TSB - Squeak-Like Sound Due To Manual Transmission Clutch Disc
NUMBER: 06-004-07
GROUP: Clutch
DATE: October 26, 2007
SUBJECT:
Squeak-Like Sound Due To Manual Transmission Clutch Disc
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves the replacement of the manual transmission clutch disc.
MODELS:
2007 - 2008 (JK) Wrangler
NOTE: This bulletin applies to Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine and manual transmission (sales codes EGT and DEH respectively), built on or before February 28, 2008 (MDH 0228XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience a squeak-like sound from the transmission clutch. This sound will occur when there is a change in engine torque. The squeak-like sound can be heard most often during: clutch engagement, acceleration (tip-in), and/or deceleration
maneuvers. This condition may be due to the clutch disc internal components.
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I have had the squeak since I have bought my JK. It has been in the shop 6 times and they have replace parts like they are suppose to, and it did not take care of the noise.
The clutch started making the squeak at 1211 miles. I started it up a few weeks ago and its been squeaking for the last 1000 miles. I cant hear it over the radio, but several people have pointed it out to me. Does the squeak mean that the clutch is not fuctioning properly? I havent noticed a change in performance so far.
Thanks for this tsb. My 2007 wrangler is not squealing anymore.
did you happen to notice that it does this most often when going up or down inclines in low gears? mine does so but it usually only squeaks for about 2 seconds or so.
i had mine in for the throwout bearing and then a few months later the clutch TSB. The squeak is gone but a bunch of other more serious promblems showed up after the clutch plate was replaced. very rough, vibrates, and is a much more sluggish vehicle. be careful when you get this done. i love my jeep i love jeeps “had 3 so far” but this one for all its prais may be a lemon. i have little faith in the dealership to fix things right.
No more squeak and it seems to shift easier.
have complained about chirp+difficult 1st to 2nd shift sinse spring(9000km)just had disc replaced but had to pay(read the fine print on my 5year 160000km(100 000m)warranty agreement,all clutch components covered EXCEPT disc(1year 20 000km)had to pay will appeal as have been sending cust service e-mails on this for months but anyways chirp is gone and better(not perfect)upshift from 1st to 2nd when warm
I bought my 07 JK used w/ 13,000 miles on it. I have the squeak, dealer said “official” warranty considers clutch a wear item…they said a Jeep with 13,000 miles on it should not have this issue, they are fixing, no charge and giving me a loaner while they do this, this dealer has the reputation of taking care of their customers…
Mine has a quiet sqeek, but shifts rough from 4th to 5th (Bit of a grind). Anyone else have/had this problem?
I have the problem, i know it does. it started at 1000 miles, and its 7000 miles later and everytime i take it in the stealership gives me a good excuse for me to leave; ranging from “its mud in the hub” to “we just dont hear it,”
i also had my jeep wrangler in for the throwout bearing @ 8,000 miles. Then the squeak started at 12,000 miles. Only when initially engaged and when torque was place at slow speeds. i brought it to the dealer two weeks ago. they said there were no TSB’s and they had other wranglers doing the same…so it wasn’t an issue. i search and found this site. i wonder if chrysler knows their dealers are full of shit? we are use to buying crap from american auto companies….now they are not even willing to fix their crap (or at least the dealers aren’t). I can’t wait to see my dealer and call him a liar to his face.
My JK is going in on Thursday to be checked out for this.
Hopefully they dont mess it up more…..
I have been trying to get the dealership to fix the squeel, and the squeek on my JK for months now. They always give me the same BS. They can’t hear it…. sounds normal… but everyone else asks what the noise is. Curious they are the only ones that don’t hear the problem. Calling again today. I’m getting very frustrated.
Anybody have this problem with an ‘06 JK?
An 06 would be a TJ - not a JK and so I don’t think this would apply to you.
had my disk replaced 2 times in 1300 miles on my 3rd squeal is back less then 200 miles both times dealer forgot inner shift boot twice even tho i mentioned to double check it still forgot it now i have greasy hand prints on my roof from them looking at that the when i took it in for the clutch and of course they don’t hear it but 200 yards from their front door i hear the noise i give up it will squeal forever now least till center force comes out with a replacement i would not recommend getting this tsb done unless you have a good dealer
I will be happy if they just fix the damn roof leaks on my 07 2dr rubi….. Mine has squeaked since new….. A bad clutch I can replace in my own garage and do it right. Sad you have to fix it new out of the box I know. My old CJ was ugly and quirky but it always got me into and out of the woods. My TJ was the same. This JK, hmmmmm….. I don’t even know if it will get into or out of the grocery store parking lot let alone some real trails!!!! P.O.S!!! Thanks Chrysler……
Got my Wrangler in Dec. ‘08 (First one, so you could say I’m a newbie). Start the squeak squeak while shifting and at the moment you hit the gas pedal. At about 6500 miles start to get the squeal when the clutch was engaged. I took it into the dealership yesterday and they are ordering a new disc and throw out bearing. I also asked them about the TSB and they were not sure about it but they would check. Anyway it will all be covered under the warranty and hopefully next week all will be better.