2012 Jeep JKU Clutch Swap

[@chinchilla61]

Best video for jeep jk clutch replacement

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thank you!

[@5htv230]

@@JeepinJimmy after one year update does the bering has sound again or no and what is the part number

[@JeepinJimmy]

@@5htv230 Everything is still working as it should be and not making any sounds! I am not sure of the part number

[@5htv230]

@@JeepinJimmy But it is mopar ?

[@JoseCarrillo-os1kw]

Agree 100%. No jokes, no b.s., just straight forward. Great video , much appreciated

[@ryan.crosby]

Just got through this process myself. Some suggestions now that I've done it: Always remove the shifter before dropping the gearbox. It's only four bolts and it makes the job a LOT easier. With it attached, you have to tilt the gearbox down significantly for the shifter to clear the body, which tilts the engine back so far it almost hits the firewall. If you have a bad throwout/release bearing (making noise), always do the clutch at the same time. On mine, the bearing had chewed into the clutch spring, and the clutch material was nearly gone anyway. Order a new flywheel while you're at it, the one that's in there will have a million hotspots. Just replace the lot: new flywheel, new spigot bearing, new clutch, new pressure plate, new throwout bearing. You do NOT want to have to do this job again in 3 years. Order it all at once and have it ready to go so you don't get stuck waiting for parts to arrive. Consider upgrading the throwout bearing to the Centerforce Hydraulic replacement bearing. It gets rid of the crazy hydraulic over manual shifting fork design for a more modern hydraulic only design which doesn't creak like crazy. While you're in there, change the PCV valve while the gearbox is removed. The PCV valve likes to go bad after ~10 years and starts blowing oil into your airbox. It's on the back of the engine against the firewall and the bottom bolt is almost impossible to get to normally, but it's easy when you can get to it from underneath. There are plastic clips that hold the fuel lines and gearbox/tcase wiring harnesses to the sides of the gearbox. They suck and they break easily. Order 5 before you start the job. The part number is Mopar 68149654AA Fuel Bundle Clip. The foam shifter seal will almost always disintegrate, the part number is Mopar 52122269AC Gearshift Lever Seal. Your shifter boot will probably have also turned to rubber gunk. The part number is Mopar 52060165AE Inner Shift Boot. Good luck!

[@XxsteamerxX]

I second all of this. Got the new clutch, flywheel, and McLeod Hydraulic bearing... I just liked the set up of the McLeod better. I will add that while you are at it, go ahead and order the replacement shifter, either B&M or I hear the Dorman has gotten theirs really tight (on tolerances) and is a good upgrade. Again, no need in doing all this work to lower that tranny again when you can do all the work associated with it at the same time. I went with the Lynx from Quardatech as it was the same price as the Dorman but claimed to be a precision sport shifter like B&M, It is very tight on tolerance and feels good even before getting everything fully in place. Didn't think about the PCV valve. Already got the Tranny remounted, but not the T-Case. I'll have to see if I can do it before buttoning everything up. I'll also mention, that if your Jeep has spent any time in the colder climates like mine has, that RZeppa joint is a bugger on the rear shaft at the Diff. I tried several punches and that thing ain't budging. Now my fear is I punctured the little thin metal cap and water is gonna get in there and destroy it. I think I'm going to try to heat it and melting a crayon around it. Any other suggestions for this problem?

[@1world1love2day]

God damn you're just straight to the point and thorough. Thanks a lot man, this is one of the best DIY videos I have ever seen

[@JeepinJimmy]

That's the goal! Thanks for watching!

[@trailfinder7367]

We are in a pain in the butt section of the clutch replacement project (remounting transmission to the engine), lol. Love your videos. You make it so easy. Keep making good auto mechanic videos!

[@MicDropBBQ]

Gotta agree. Best video for JK clutch replacement. I do a lot of videos for the JK on my page. I was gonna do one for the clutch replacement, but yours is like BAM BAM BAM DONE! I like how you did it. Easy to follow and very TO THE POINT! Mechanic to mechanic: you JAMMED on this!!!

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks man I appreciate it!

[@MicDropBBQ]

@@JeepinJimmy Welcome, brotha! I'm gonna tackle mine today. I'm trying to take it back for another dyno run next week after going with a small supercharger pulley and I wanna make sure we're getting solid hp numbers on the run. I already know my clutch isn't rated for as much hp as I'm running, so THANKS for showing me how simply of a repair this will be. And when I do my short video, I'll make sure to tag your install video so people know which one to watch if they wanna swap the clutch. My video is just a confirmation that YOURS IS THE TRUTH! LOL! That's how I'm doing it!

[@JeepinJimmy]

@@MicDropBBQ right on! Youre the man thanks!

[@MicDropBBQ]

@@JeepinJimmy Just taking a break right now. Got the inside down. Whomever had the Jeep before me put ADHESIVE on the 4WD lever! Yup. I had to angle grind a vertical seam down the plastic, slowly twist with adjustable pliers, and voila! It was all adhesive looking like black gorilla glue holding it on. Caked up on there, so I'll have to razorblade it all off and clean up well before I order my new knob. Crazy. But this is the kinda stuff we go thru when we buy a Jeep. hahaha! Somebody was like "you're never coming off again!" Working on the driveshafts next. Already drained the transmission and got the battery disconnected. Just kinda cruising. Not really in a rush. That 4WD drive knob took all of my patience already. Now I'm like, "...if it takes me a day, oh well. Not even rushing anymore..." LOL!

[@JeepinJimmy]

@@MicDropBBQ my shift knob was a paint but not that bad haha. Howd you make out with the clutch?

[@beardedjohnson]

I’m doing this work right now, and I’m using this video as my main reference. It’s awesome. Thank you for posting this, it’s making my life SO much easier right now. …not to mention giving me a bit more confidence having seen how it’s done ahead of time. 👍🏼 Replacing the shifter is part of what I’m doing too, so I think I’m just going to pull that off before removing the trans to save myself some headache. Either way, this video is gold. Thank you.

[@JeepinJimmy]

Appreciate that man🤙🏼

[@notyourordinary1045]

Thank you for a video that cuts all the fluff (useless filler) and just gave what's needed. 2 thumbs up!!

[@cheefngreenz]

Man I gotta say, thank you so much for this video!!! It may be short and sweet, but thanks to your attention to nearly every bolt location I was able to get the tranny bolts in the correct spot. No other video or online guide has the locations shown as well as you. Lifesaver for sure!

[@JeepinJimmy]

Happy to help man! Thanks for watching!!

[@beborodner930]

WOW.. this is the best jk clutch video I've seen yet. Love your no BS straight to the point filming style!!

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks man!

[@SILVERMAKOVETTE]

For anyone installing it and having a hard time. Remove the transfer case which is the 14mm bolts. It frees up a majority of the weight. I also had to file the splines on the disc that faced the transmission side because after failing to put it in several times the splines flared out a little to make it difficult. Good luck

[@alansadanowicz9368]

Removing the shifter before reinstalling........ you just saved my sanity.

[@JeepinJimmy]

haha happy to help buddy! I was about to pull out the sawzall lol

[@alansadanowicz9368]

@@JeepinJimmy any advice on those 12 oclock tranny bolts.... i attached 4 8" extensions + a joint to my impact wrench...... what a pain in the ass to keep the socket on the bolt.........

[@JeepinJimmy]

@@alansadanowicz9368 that about what I had to do! I did let the tranny sag as much as possible to make as much room as I could. I also used a ratchet to back them out so the impact with the joint on the end wasnt flopping all over lol

[@timbenracing]

Next time if you haven't done so already use electrical tape on your swivel to stiffen it up enough to stay straight.

[@kourtneyglick]

so happy you’re back 🤙🏼

[@osirisgomez9281]

thank you so much for this video! you definitely saved me hours worth of frustration under my jeep! I also struggled to find the torque spec for the flywheel bolts so thanks for that too!

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks for watching!

[@itsoscar4815]

Straight to the job, great video 👍

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thank you!

[@kerpatricklewis3084]

Dude…you are my hero.

[@usnchief1339]

Great refresher for me! I get to do this again because of a leaking rear main engine seal :(. Should be a 2 day weekend job for me this time. Thank!

[@JeepinJimmy]

Dang man! Happy to help though, thanks for watching!

[@travissullivan5245]

Well done, informative, not needlessly wasting time

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thank you!!

[@Lurkur]

Thanks for the video!👍

[@XxsteamerxX]

Dude how did you get to that one bolt behind the linkage cable bracket at 2:49 on the transfer case? I'm struggling to get my transmission back in and I was going to separate the T-case to make it easier but I can't get anything on that bolt with room to turn it

[@JeepinJimmy]

Man I cant remember but I didnt use any fancy tools so either a ratcheting wrench or some sort of socket

[@deeges9098]

Love home garage repairs. Not everyone has a lift.

[@elguapo7722]

I can't remove the hydraulic line bracket. Also, I pulled the metal clip off where the line goes into the slave but it won't pull out. Any tips please?? 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@janillesloan6144]

UberJeep AZ recommended I watch this video. I have my clutch replaced 3 years ago when I first bought her and she squealed like a banshee. But now I have a new issue... When I push down on the clutch it squeeks. Sometimes if it is warm outside or I haven't driven her for a day, it isn't so prominent. I was told to buy some lithium grease to spray the clutch, just need to find where to do that now... any suggestions? when I crawl under, I do not see any moving parts to spray, but it sounds like it is coming from inside the transmission area. I'm super new and don't have many tools (I just learned how to change my spark plugs last night!) so any direction on how to get my squeaky petal to stop being so squeaky would be greatly appreciated!

[@JeepinJimmy]

I just crawled under to have a look and there is not really any spot that you could grease. You could try spraying the slave cylinder on the driver side, but I'm not sure if that would even help because it is sealed in a boot. Also, there is a gap between the trans and the engine where you can see the fly wheel teeth. Dont spray anything up there because you dont want any grease getting between the flywheel and the clutch. It could be a bad throw out bearing, especially if a new one wasn't installed when you had your clutch done. Make sure you have clutch fluid and it could be worth flushing the fluid out for new fluid. Sorry that was a book, but you never know with squeaks! Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

[@janillesloan6144]

@@JeepinJimmy No, the book was HIGHLY appreciated! I was under there a good moment like an inch worm looking for something, anything... so to have a second pair of eyes tell me I'm not out of it is nice!!!

[@r.w.199]

Appreciate it, I'm about to do mine and this is legit

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks man, hope it goes good

[@DrunkenAussieAdventures]

when you removed the rest of the shifter when you was putting the gearbox back in..... does it just sit back in or was there linages or lining up for it to go back in?

[@JeepinJimmy]

It just goes right back on. You will see what needs lined up

[@SuperMan-fd4rv]

Nice job!

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks!

[@paolofogaccia9455]

Thanks a lot for your video. What do you think about fly-wheel replacement with a new piece: is it better or essential?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Better, not essential. I used the same flywheel here. Really depends if it can be resurfaced or not

[@ThomasMehi01]

is there any torque specs for when putting the transfer case back on and for the driveline bolts

[@Roclemente1]

Does your middle console where the shifter, cup holders, parking brake, etc. ever get warm to hot while driving on the expressway? I know it sits right above the tranny so wanted to know if Heat coming from here is normal

[@memebandit]

Let’s say I’m not changing out the clutch and just installing the hydraulic center force bearing. How long should this take if I have a whole car lift and transmission jacks handy and a bunch of mechanics tools available with one extra set of hands? Will I still need the clutch alignment tool if I’m not removing the clutch and just doing the hydraulic bearing?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Id say a day or less! You wont need the clutch alignment tool just dont take off the pressure plate. Just drop the transmission, slide off the old bearing, slide on the new one and you’re ready to put er back together

[@memebandit]

Cool man! I’m fortunate to have access to a garage. I’ll let you know how long it took in a month or two when I get around to it. Currently the bearing is making a light click when clutch is out and while it goes through engagement. Will it detonate my transmission if I don’t fix it right away?

[@VictorVectorJKU]

Great video, short sweet and kept it to all the Important points! I am curious with the slave cylinder, in review of the service manual it says to disconnect the line connecting to it to prevent the piston from over extending and then filling and bleeding afterwards. I see you kept yours hooked up. Did you have any issues with your slave cylinder after install or anything you did that wasn’t captured in the video? Thanks bud!

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks! Thats an interesting point with the slave cylinder piston over extending. Mine didnt have any issues afterward, but I would definitely listen to the service manual!

[@VictorVectorJKU]

@@JeepinJimmy good deal, also I wasn’t trying to point out an error, just looking to save myself some time and effort for my clutch swap. 😅 thanks Jimmy!

[@splat7147]

How far off the ground do you need to raise the Jeep in order to get the transmission out from under the vehicle when using that Harbor Freight transmission jack?

[@JeepinJimmy]

The wheels were probably 6" off the ground but I also took the transmission off of the jack to slide it out

[@joecramer7818]

How’s it still holding up? Was it also making noises while under load while driving? Mine started with the ticking noise and during a long road trip it got really noisy but once I press clutch in, it’s all quiet again. Looking at replacing with a center force clutch kit and new TOB

[@JeepinJimmy]

Still holding up good! It would make a chattering noise under load before

[@jeepmilitia2361]

Excellent video! Doing it now on my 2015. Definitely taking shifter off next time I get back to working on it, ready to drop now.

[@JeepinJimmy]

Right on man, thanks!

[@miguelsuazo761]

Off the top of your head without the time for the fly wheel surfacing how long did it take from start to finish

[@JeepinJimmy]

Id say this could probably be done in a weekend or long day lol

[@SamJohnson-iq7gg]

Missed ur vids

[@codyjohnson801]

Did your clutch recommend you to remove the 3 dowel pins on the flywheel. If so how did you get that done.

[@JeepinJimmy]

When I took it to get resurfaced they had to remove the dowels. Not sure how but they did take them out and reinstall them for me

[@juanmacias4854]

Getting ready to replace the clutch, any comments on what is an affordable transmission jack? Thanks for showing how to remove the throw out bearing, other videos use a bearing pull out kit *that I will probably only use this once). Clutch, thinking of spending some money on a Center Force - comments? Thanks for the video.

[@JeepinJimmy]

The scissor transmission jack from harbor freight is what I used! I would say it all depends on your application. You might want an upgraded clutch if youre going to do some heavier offroading. Good luck!

[@rcguyusvi9206]

I've watched several of the videos, why doesn't anyone change the rear main seal while the trans is out ?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Mine was not leaking

[@rcguyusvi9206]

well I get that but if and when it does you'll have to do all that over or just ignore the leak. I'm in about to drop my trans and will be swapping the seal on my 2017 JKU even though it's not leaking@@JeepinJimmy

[@yourangerfuelsme]

I'm having a major issue getting the transmission to separate from the engine. Everything is disconnected and unplugged. Any tips?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Maybe keep raising and lowering the transmission until it slides straight out, could be binding up.

[@ddcws1]

So just replaced clutch with new kit and clutch seems pretty soft when pressing down and releasing. Is that normal? Thought my slave cylinder needed to be bled but I pulled it out and it had lot of resistance.

[@JeepinJimmy]

Could just be the style of clutch. I would say as long as the pedal returns and the clutch engages that you're good lol

[@ddcws1]

@@JeepinJimmy Yeah everything shifts good. Just super easy to press in but does come quickly. Appreciate the response!

[@atomiclife9900]

made it look easy

[@matthewmcgraw9753]

What type of wrench did you use to get the top left transfer case nut off?

[@JeepinJimmy]

It's been awhile haha but I think this was before I had ratcheting wrenches so probably just a box end wrench one turn at a time lol

[@marcosfernandezargentina7004]

Buen video hermano

[@dad3562]

Did you use a LUK kit or did you buy the throw out bearing separate?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Everything was a kit!

[@darrelbrook9742]

no fluid lost? so no need to bleed clutch or anything right?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Exactly!

[@oneslow12valve11]

Did you find the nut from the beginning?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Nope haha but even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in awhile

[@deeges9098]

What bolts need the tread locker? All or just the ones you stated?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Just the ones I mentioned at minimum, but you can never be too careful haha

[@famerlylove6061]

I have an automatic Sahara unlimited. I want to swap it to a standard. Is that a pretty easy deal??

[@JeepinJimmy]

Other than hardware and pedals, you would probably also need to switch computer and wire harnesses but not sure.

[@famerlylove6061]

@@JeepinJimmy that does sound like a lot actually if I were to have to change the computer. You think a flash would work? Or just a brand new computer?

[@JeepinJimmy]

@@famerlylove6061 probably one from a donor Jeep that has a manual transmission already

[@famerlylove6061]

@@JeepinJimmy you rock man!

[@rogerparsons4595]

What clutch did you replace it with? I need a clutch in mine.

[@JeepinJimmy]

It was just a standard replacement clutch off of Rock Auto. Still holding up great!

[@matthewantel8821]

How did you get the slave cylinder back in the transmission?

[@JeepinJimmy]

It simply just pushed back into place. I left everything hooked up so I didn't have to bleed it

[@All_season_whitetails]

Is this the same for all jk i have a 2010

[@JeepinJimmy]

Yours would have a different engine, so some of the bolts might be different. Process should be relatively the same though!

[@mikerivers4179]

How much do you charge?

[@drmnmjn07]

About how long did it take from beginning to end of the install?

[@JeepinJimmy]

This was filmed over a couple days. It could definitely be done in a weekend though! It did however take me awhile to find someone who would resurface the flywheel, ended up going to a heavy diesel truck shop.

[@tylercole7918]

What exhaust do you have on that?

[@JeepinJimmy]

That would be the exhaust leak😂 it has the stock exhaust lol

[@BradleyHotz]

How the hell do I take these shift knobs off

[@BradleyHotz]

You pull and twist simultaneously

[@JeepinJimmy]

Technically you just pull them off. Theres no hardware or glue holding them on, it’s just a friction fit. But man is it hard to get them off!

[@Tojoblindeye]

Lol well, dang I definitely don't have the space to do it myself lol

[@jerster152]

Mine lost 5th with no warning. Just one day it wasn't there.

[@JeepinJimmy]

Yikes, ever figure out why that happened?

[@clintbrown8169]

got it! never buy a JK or any jeep newer than 1999

[@DanielSantiagoAyalaArboleda]

Gracias amigo, con esto me ahorro 1000 dólares que cobra el mecánico

[@turtsable]

You should have video taped every step no one cares how long a video is as long as it’s well detailed, because here I am scratching my head on the wire harness

[@JeepinJimmy]

Most people like the short vids but this guy Unbolted Garage has a 3 part video that goes into a lot of detail, they are like 15 minutes each

[@ddcws1]

So I have a 2014 rubicon unlimited would the flywheel torque specs be the same? I can’t find specs anywhere

[@JeepinJimmy]

Torque spec should be the same!

[@dustincmills]

How long did the clutch last?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Still going strong!