1985 Jeep Cherokee Clutch Bleed

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ALLOFIT66
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[b:289dba27c4]I have a 1985 jeep cherokee with a 2.8 v-6 5 speed manual with 264000 miles i need to replace the tranny, how do i bleed the clutch?? the bleeder valve is impossible to get to. :shock: [/b:289dba27c4]
Apr 9, 2006 at 12:34 PM
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LOSONE
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Open a line at any place and bleed like you bleed car brakes insuring you don't get any air in the system. If the slave is inside the tranny housing BE SURE and replace it. Good Luck.
Apr 12, 2006 at 6:08 AM
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Suggested Repair

Open an accessible hydraulic line and bleed the clutch the same way as brakes, keeping air out of the system. If the slave cylinder is inside the transmission housing, replace it while the transmission is out.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1985 Jeep Cherokee with a 2.8 V6 and 5-speed manual is replacing the transmission and asks how to bleed the hydraulic clutch when the bleeder valve is hard to reach. The expert advises opening a line at an accessible point and bleeding it like brakes without introducing air, and replacing the slave cylinder if it is inside the transmission housing.

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