OEM Jeep Patriot Pressure Plate

Jeep Patriot Pressure Plate Parts and Q&A

• Pressure Plate
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  Q: How Does Fluid Contamination Affect Pressure Plate Performance on Jeep Patriot?

  A:

  Many times, problems with the clutch are due to different fluids on the contact surfaces, including oil, grease and water. Watch out for signs of oil, grease or water on the clutch when performing the inspection. If there is oil contamination, it shows a leak from the rear main seal or transaxle input shaft on the inside of the transaxle housing, the clutch cover and flywheel. When there is a lot of slippage, the oil left behind can cook onto the engine's parts, giving them a shiny amber to black coating. Using too much grease on the input shaft splines is typically what causes grease contamination; keep in mind that only a tiny amount should be applied during clutch service, as extra grease thrown off during operation could loosen and contact the disc. When you drive through puddles of water, road splash often leads to the clutch housing leaking and contaminating the surrounding parts. Should moisture build-up and connect the disc to the flywheel or pressure plate because of a still car and the clutch fails, you need to replace the kit. The solution is to drive until the clutch gets to its regular working temperature. This will make everything dry.