M/T Squeaking Sound From the Clutch

NUMBER: 06-004-07

GROUP: Clutch

DATE: October26, 2007

SUBJECT:
Squeak-Like Sound Due To Manual Transmission Clutch Disc

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves the replacement of the manual transmission clutch disc.

MODELS:

2007 - 2008 (JK) Wrangler

NOTE:
This bulletin applies to Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine and manual transmission (sales codes EGT and DEH respectively), built on or before February 28, 2008 (MDH 0228XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

The customer may experience a squeak-like sound from the transmission clutch. This sound will occur when there is a change in engine torque. The squeak-like sound can be heard most often during: clutch engagement, acceleration (tip-in), and/or deceleration maneuvers. This condition may be due to the clutch disc internal components.

DIAGNOSIS:

If the customer experiences the above condition, and the condition is isolated to the clutch, then perform the Repair Procedure.





PARTS REQUIRED:

NOTE:
ONLY the clutch disc requires replacement.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Replace the clutch disc:

a. Refer to TechCONNECT for detail transmission Service Information repair procedures. From the "Service Info tab select: 21 - Transmission and Transfer Case> Manual Transfer Case - NSG37O> Removal and Installation.

b. Refer to TechCONNECT for detail clutch disc Service Information repair procedures. From the "Service Info tab select: 6 - Clutch > Disc - Clutch > Removal and Installation.

POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.





TIME ALLOWANCE:





FAILURE CODE:


Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.