How to service and repair a release bearing on Jeep Wrangler?

You should begin by removing the transmission when serving and repairing the clutch release bearing. Just below, remove release bearing 1 from release fork 2 and pull it out after the previous change. Look at the slide surface of the transmission front bearing retainer and if there are scores, wearing or cracks, change the retainer. It is important to check the release fork and the fork pivot. The pivot should be safe and the fork should be straight and not broken from regular use. When the release fork retainer spring is bent or harmed, you should replace it.

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Clutch Release Throw Out Bearing

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Jeep Release Bearing Part Number: 53008342
$153.85 MSRP: $231.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing - Clutch Release; Clutch Release Bearings; Clutch Release Bearing; Clutch Kit; Bearing Assembly, With Sleeve, Clutch Release 1990-91; For 3.9 L, 5.2 L, 5.9 L Engines.
- Replaces: 53008342AB
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Cherokee | 1994-2001 | Classic, Country, Limited, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Grand Cherokee | 1993-1994 | Base, Laredo, Limited, SE | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
- Grand Wagoneer | 1993 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
- Liberty | 2002-2008 | 65th Anniversary Edition, Limited, Renegade, Rocky Mountain Edition, Sport | 2.4L L4, 3.7L V6, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.8 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- Wrangler | 1997-2017, 1994-1995 | 65th Anniversary Edition, 70th Anniversary, 75th Anniversary, Renegade, Rio Grande, Rubicon, S, SE, Sahara, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited, Unlimited 70th Anniversary, Unlimited 75th Anniversary, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited X, X, X-S | 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4.0L L6, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Wrangler JK | 2018 | Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport S | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Jeep Release Bearing Part Number: 4728737
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch Release Bearing; Clutch Kit
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Cherokee | 1987-1989 | Base, Chief, Laredo, Limited, Pioneer, Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Comanche | 1987-1989 | Base, Chief, Eliminator, Laredo, Pioneer | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Wagoneer | 1987-1989 | Base, Limited | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Slave Cylinder Part Number: 4723875
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Central Slave Cylinder; Clutch Release Bearings; Clutch Release Bearing; Release Bearing
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Cherokee | 1989-1992 | Base, Briarwood, Laredo, Limited, Pioneer, Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Comanche | 1989-1992 | Base, Eliminator, Pioneer | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Wagoneer | 1989-1990 | Limited | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Wrangler | 1991-1992 | Base, Islander, Renegade, Sahara | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Release Bearing Part Number: 5106244AD
$28.83 MSRP: $41.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing - Clutch Release; Clutch Release Bearing; Clutch Kit; Bearing Clutch Release
- Replaces: 5106244AC, 5106244AB
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Gladiator | 2020-2024 | 80th Anniversary, Altitude, Freedom, High Altitude, High Tide, Jeep Beach, Mojave, Mojave X, NightHawk, Overland, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Sport, Sport S, Texas Trail, Willys, Willys Sport | 3.6L V6, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Wrangler | 2018-2025 | 80th Anniversary, Freedom, Islander, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 80th Anniversary, Unlimited Freedom, Unlimited High Altitude, Unlimited High Altitude 4xe, Unlimited High Tide, Unlimited Islander, Unlimited Moab, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Rubicon 392, Unlimited Rubicon 4xe, Unlimited Rubicon X, Unlimited Rubicon X 4xe, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sahara 4xe, Unlimited Sahara Altitude, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport Altitude, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited Sport S 4xe, Unlimited Willys, Unlimited Willys 4xe, Unlimited Willys Sport, Willys, Willys Sport | 3.6L V6, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 8 Cyl 6.4 L GAS
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Jeep Release Bearing Part Number: 68196158AA
$290.05 MSRP: $432.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing - Clutch Release; Bearing Clutch Release
- Replaces: 68105330AA
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Compass | 2017-2020 | Altitude, High Altitude, Latitude, Limited, Sport, Trailhawk, Upland | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Renegade | 2015-2018 | 75th Anniversary, Altitude, Dawn Of Justice, Latitude, Limited, Sport, Trailhawk | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS

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Jeep Release Bearing reduces drag in the clutch, providing drivers with fast gear shifts and easy breathing engines. Jeep has cruised out rigs that since 1945 were designed with grit, in the open air, and over obstinate trails. The new Jeep interiors are a combination of rugged plastic, touch screens, voice recognition, and wireless connectivity. Selec-Terrain allows one to throw a knob and jump between the sand and the snow in a flea second. Jeep roof-off freedom and door-off position gives admiration to drivers and welcomes the sun and mud alike. The maps, parts, and stories are traded by owners around the campfires miles off the road. The rigs crawl on with long travel, solid axle, and fat skid plates when others give up. Comfort of the ride is increased by the use of more silent cabins and intelligent assistants that facilitate the daily miles. The combination of muscle and technology makes weekend getting-around spontaneous and weekday driving carefree. Since the pedal on the clutch is released when the pedal is dropped, Release Bearing scraps on the fingers of the pressure plate and deactivates the drivetrain immediately. Designed on the entire Jeep, it rolls over heat and grime. Release Bearing rolls on polished rails and loaded rollers to cut friction and prevent chatter. It has a sharp operation, and thus gears slide together with no crunch, and motors remain moving. Neglect the wearing, and the Release Bearing threatens with growling, and the rigidity of the pedals, and the hoarding shifts. Change to a new Release Bearing and the bite of the clutch is sharp again.

Jeep Release Bearing Parts and Q&A

Release Bearing
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Q: How to service and repair a release bearing on Jeep Wrangler?
A:
You should begin by removing the transmission when serving and repairing the clutch release bearing. Just below, remove release bearing 1 from release fork 2 and pull it out after the previous change. Look at the slide surface of the transmission front bearing retainer and if there are scores, wearing or cracks, change the retainer. It is important to check the release fork and the fork pivot. The pivot should be safe and the fork should be straight and not broken from regular use. When the release fork retainer spring is bent or harmed, you should replace it.