Clutch Assembly: Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove transmission and transfer case shift levers. Remove breather hose from clamp at rear of cylinder head. Release clamp at rear of intake manifold to free wiring harness. Disconnect harness connector. Remove starter motor. Remove transmission mounting bolts.
- Raise vehicle and drain fluid from transfer case. Remove front and rear drive shafts. Disconnect clutch cable. Remove clutch housing lower plate. Remove center exhaust pipe. Remove engine-to-transmission mounting bolts and nuts. Disconnect speedometer cable.
- Support transmission/transfer case assembly with floor jack. Remove rear engine mount crossmember. Move transmission/transfer case assembly to rear and lower. Remove wiring harness and breather hose.
- If reusing pressure plate, mark pressure plate and flywheel for reassembly reference. Alternately loosen pressure plate attaching bolts until pressure plate is released. Remove clutch disc and pressure plate.