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Infidel Edition
12-10-2016, 09:07 AM
I'm gathering the rest of everything to prep my engine for installation.
Everything thats easier to to do before, I'm planning on doing. So I ordered a Lux flywheel and clutch kit.

I've never swapped a flywheel for a store bought new one (nor have I don't a swap for a manual). Other than the flywheel, clutch kit, and new bolts... is there any other pieces?
Some of the pic's I've seen show what looks like a ring that bolts to the outer diameter of the flywheel?

Any guru advice?

4.3LXJ
12-10-2016, 09:45 AM
I don't know about your flywheel, but the ring should be the starter tooth ring. It presses on and should be part of the flywheel when you get it. Many flywheels now have it all one piece. Make sure you have a clutch alignment tool.

Infidel Edition
12-10-2016, 03:08 PM
The Lux Clutch Kit (http://www.partsgeek.com/ss/?ssq=Clutch+kit&make=jeep&year=1993&model=Cherokee $104) includes the clutch assembly, plate slave, throwout bearing, and alignment tool.
Lux flywheel (also PartsGeek $51)

Bolts from NAPA.

It was just that putter ring on some images that was throwing me off...

Infidel Edition
12-10-2016, 08:43 PM
Wow my phone makes it sound like I've had too much whiskey.
Meant clutch slave cylinder ~ not plate slave
Also meant Outer ring ~ not putter.

Damn it Google! Don't correct me!

Infidel Edition
02-28-2017, 01:05 PM
Hand in hand...
WHY DOESN'T ANYTHING come with BOLTS!

So I received the flywheel and clutch kit.
But now am trying to find the correct bolts. On my VW, they require new...
I'd just as soon use new on my Jeep too.

ARP has a generic set...
I need the bolts to attach the flywheel to the crank
AND
The clutch kit to the flywheel.

Anyone know the sizes?
...Or point me toward a bolt kit?

Jeep wanted $36 per bolt :P

Charlie Foxtrot
03-04-2017, 11:50 AM
Two lower cost alternative for bolts/kits:
https://www.4wd.com/eSearch.aspx?Ntk=primary&Ntt=flywheel+bolts
http://www.morris4x4center.com/flywheel-bolt-j4007123.html

There are many more vendors out there.

Do not skimp on flywheel to crank & pressure plate attachment bolts, in other words, the stuff at the hardware store/big box store isn't good enough. Understand what you are buying, and get quality.

Clutch alignment tools are nice, but there is a lot of useless junk out there also. Use one that fits. The best clutch alignment tool is a spare input shaft from the same model of trans you are installing. (see if you can find/borrow one)