possum Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Got a 1987 2wd 2.5 4speed. Not sure what tranny but I think it is a T-4. I have bled brakes berfore just not a clutch. I am usually nervous when doing a job for the first time. Any advice or tips to make it easier. Just had the clutch master replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Did you bench-bleed the master first? Is the setup internal slave or external slave? The trans is most likely an AX-4. (the t-4s were pretty rare in MJ/XJs) A photo would clear that up. Either way the bleeding happens just like the brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1987Comanche Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I used a vacuum bleeder on my '87 5 speed. It worked great! I had to replace the slave cyl (external) and not the master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Does anybody have a pic of an AX-4 so I can see if that is what I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 o.k. I did a bit of research and it is an AX-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 This site may help. The listing has links to drawings if each transmission type. http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_catalog ... ation.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 So being an AX-4 there should just be a bleeder screw sticking out of the side of the trans if I am thinking correctly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddzz1 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 This site may help. The listing has links to drawings if each transmission type. http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_catalog ... ation.html When you click on the AX4 it says pic is of a T4, then you click on AX5 and it says it also the pic for AX4. :hmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 This site may help. The listing has links to drawings if each transmission type. http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_catalog ... ation.html When you click on the AX4 it says pic is of a T4, then you click on AX5 and it says it also the pic for AX4. :hmm: Hm... Yeah the AX-4 is linked wrong, and the AX-5 pic isn't quite right. While on the outside the AX-4 and AX-5 are identical, the insides are only mostly identical. AX-4 is obviously missing the 5th gear and the reverse slider is slightly different. Also, the AX-4/AX-5/G52 picture is of a G52. Granted, the front case and internals are very close to the AX-5, that's obviously the yoda rear case and bellhousing. Funny how the AX-15 link also goes to the G52 pic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 So being an AX-4 there should just be a bleeder screw sticking out of the side of the trans if I am thinking correctly? There should be, but not specifically because it's an AX-4. 87-93ish they used an internal slave cylinder, which will just have the bleeder screw sticking out. Be careful, as with most bleeders, they like to break. It's possible that someone converted it to an external slave at some point though, which will have the bleeder on the slave itself. Bleeding an external is a bit different than an internal. With an external, you'd have to remove the slave, and using either the special tool or an old exhaust clamp and long bolts, completely compress the cylinder before bleeding to prevent air being trapped inside. Obviously nothing you can do about that with an internal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 So being an AX-4 there should just be a bleeder screw sticking out of the side of the trans if I am thinking correctly? No. The bleeder for the clutch extends out of the bellhousing. You'll see it -- it looks like a bleeder screw on a brake caliper or wheel cylinder. There is nothing in the transmission to bleed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 O.K. so i just said heck with it and took the truck up to Muffler Man so they could hook it to the power bleeder. About 15 minutes and $10 later all my clutch problems were history. Seemed like the best route to me. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 For ten bucks I would do the same thing. Good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 For ten bucks I would do the same thing. Good call. :agree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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