Clutch Linkage Question (AMC 304)

[RickG0256]

Folks,

I've got a 1972 J-4000 with the AMC 304 and 3 speed transmission. The clutch linkage has a bell housing clutch fork pivot, spring and clutch fork pivot ball. Can those be replaced without removing the transmission?

Thanks!

Rick George
Bakersville, NC

[Stuka]

You cannot replace the fork without pulling the transmission. The fork is held to the release bearing with a clip that you can only access from inside the bell housing.

[tgreese]

Fortunately the transmission (Borg-Warner T-15) is not terribly heavy. Support the bellhousing and take down the driveshafts, cross-member, transfer case and transmission in that order. A floor jack will work fine, but be careful not to drop the TC or trans on you.

Check out the pictures (clutch = group 5) in the parts manual here - http://oljeep.com/edge_parts_man.html