
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BRAKE ROTOR
MACHINING
NOTE: Refacing the rotor is not required each time
the brake pads are replaced, only when the need is
foreseen.Any servicing of the rotor requires extreme care to
maintain the rotor within service tolerances to
ensure proper brake action. If the rotor surface is deeply scored or warped, or
there is a complaint of brake roughness or brake
pedal pulsation, the rotor should be refaced using a
hub-mounted on-car brake lathe (Fig. 88), or
replaced.
The use of a hub-mounted on-car brake lathe is
highly recommended to eliminate the possibility of
excessive runout. It trues the brake rotor to the vehi-
cle's hub and bearing.
NOTE: All rotors have markings for minimum allow-
able thickness cast on an un-machined surface of
the rotor (Fig. 89) (Fig. 90). Minimum thickness
specifications can also be found in the specification
table in this section. (Refer t o 5 - BRAKES/HY-
DRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTOR - SPECIFICATIONS)
Fig. 86 Checking Hub Runout
1 - HUB SURFACE
2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3339
3 - SPECIAL TOOL SP-1910
Fig. 87 Index Rotor And Wheel Stud
1 - CHALK MARK
Fig. 88 On-Car Brake Lathe
1 - ON-CAR BRAKE LATHE
Fig. 89 Front Brake Rotor
1 - ROTOR MINIMUM THICKNESS MARKING
2 - ROTOR
5s - 56 BRAKESRS
ROTOR (Continued)

If a wheel cylinder is leaking and the brake lining
material is saturated with brake fluid, the brake
shoes must be replaced.
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply sealant such as Mopar Gasket-In-A-Tube
or equivalent around the wheel cylinder opening in
the brake support plate. (2) Install wheel cylinder onto brake support.
Install and tighten the wheel cylinder to brake sup-
port plate attaching bolts to 8 N´m (75 in. lbs.)
torque. (3) Install brake tube into wheel cylinder. Tighten
tube nut to a torque of 17 N´m (145 in. lbs.) torque. (4) Install the rear brake shoes on the brake sup-
port plate. (Refer t o 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/ME-
CHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES -
INSTALLATION). (5) Install brake drum.
(6) Install wheel and tire. Install and tighten
wheel lug nuts to 135 N´m (100 ft. lbs.). (7) Adjust drum brake shoes. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE
PADS/SHOES - ADJUSTMENTS) (8) Remove brake pedal depressor tool.
(9) Bleed the brake system as necessary. (Refer to
5 - BRAKES - BASE - STANDARD PROCEDURE). (10) Lower vehicle.
PARKING BRAKE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The parking brake system is operated by a foot
operated parking brake lever. The parking brake
lever is mounted on the body of the vehicle to the left
of the brake pedal (Fig. 94). It is a automatic-adjust-
ing type lever. The vehicle has four flexible steel parking brake
cables. They are: ² Front
² Intermediate
² Left rear
² Right rear
The front parking brake cable extends from the
parking brake lever. A steel equalizer bracket con-
nects the front parking brake cable to the left rear
and intermediate cable. The intermediate cable is
connected to the right rear cable using a parking
brake cable connector. On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes, the
rear service brakes also act as the vehicle's parking
brakes. Vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes use a
small duo-servo brake assembly mounted to the each
rear disc brake caliper adapter as the parking brake.
The inside of the brake rotor (hat section of drum-in-
hat style brake rotor) is used as the parking brake
drum.
DESCRIPTION - EXPORT
The parking brake system on this vehicle features
a hand-operated parking brake lever. The lever is
located between the two front seats and requires a
special front cable.
OPERATION
The automatic-adjusting feature in the foot oper-
ated parking brake lever continuously applies mini-
mal tension to the parking brake cables when the
parking brake lever is in the released position to
keep them in adjustment at all times. Due to this
feature, the parking brake cables require no periodic
adjustment. When the parking brake lever is applied, the
cables are pulled, thus applying the brake shoes
(rear drum brakes) or parking brake shoes (rear disc
brakes) at each rear wheel. The brake shoes are mechanically operated by an
internal lever and strut connected to the rear park-
ing brake cables. An equalizer bracket is used at the rear end of the
front parking brake cable to distribute tension
equally to each parking brake cable.
Fig. 94 Parking Brake Lever (Pedal)
1 - PARK BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY
2 - PARK BRAKE PEDAL
3 - CARPET
4 - FRONT PARK BRAKE CABLE
5 - SEAL
6 - FLOOR PAN
5s - 60 BRAKESRS
WHEEL CYLINDERS (Continued)

izer, do not remove the locking pliers until
reinstallation of the cable is complete.(3) Remove the intermediate parking brake cable
from the parking brake cable equalizer (Fig. 100).
(4) Remove the locking nut securing the interme-
diate cable housing to the side bracket on the frame
rail (Fig. 100). (5) Remove the intermediate parking brake cable
from the cable connector attaching it to the right
rear parking brake cable (Fig. 101). Remove the lock-
ing nut securing the intermediate cable housing to
the side bracket on the frame rail (Fig. 101).
(6) If the vehicle is a short-wheel-base model, it
will be necessary to loosen and lower the fuel tank far enough to remove the intermediate parking brake
cable. (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIV-
ERY/FUEL TANK - REMOVAL).
(7) Remove the intermediate parking brake cable
from the side brackets and vehicle.
REMOVAL - PARKING BRAKE CABLE (RIGHT
REAR)
(1) Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a
hoist. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/
HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE). (2) Remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
(3) Remove rear brake drum from the rear wheel
of the vehicle requiring service to the rear park
brake cable. (4) Create slack in the rear parking brake cables
by locking out the automatic adjuster as described
here. Grasp an exposed section of front parking
brake cable near the equalizer and pull down on it.
At this time install a pair of locking pliers on the
cable just rearward of the second body outrigger
bracket (Fig. 102).
(5) Disconnect the right rear parking brake cable
from the connector on the intermediate cable (Fig.
103). (6) To remove the right parking brake cable hous-
ing from the body bracket, slide a 14 mm box end
wrench over the end of cable retainer to compress the
retaining fingers (Fig. 104). The alternate method
using an aircraft type hose clamp will not work on
the right side of the vehicle. (7) Remove the brake shoes from the brake sup-
port plate. (Refer t o 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/ME-
CHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES - REMOVAL).
Fig. 100 Parking Brake Cable Attachment To Equalizer
1 - EQUALIZER
2 - LEFT REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE
3 - LOCKING NUT
4 - INTERMEDIATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE
5 - FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Fig. 101 Intermediate Cable Attachment To Right
1 - RIGHT REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE
2 - LOCKING NUT
3 - INTERMEDIATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Fig. 102 Locking Out Automatic Adjuster
1 - PARK BRAKE CABLE
2 - REAR BODY OUTRIGGER BRACKET
3 - LOCKING PLIERS
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CABLES - PARKING BRAKE (Continued)

(8) Disconnect parking brake cable from parking
brake actuator lever. (9) Remove the parking brake cable housing
retainer from the brake support plate using a 14mm
wrench to compress the retaining fingers (Fig. 105).
Remove the cable.
REMOVAL - PARKING BRAKE CABLE (LEFT
REAR)
(1) Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a
hoist. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/
HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE). (2) Remove rear tire and wheel assembly. (3) Remove rear brake drum from the rear wheel
of the vehicle requiring service to the rear park
brake cable. (4) Create slack in rear park brake cables by lock-
ing out the automatic adjuster as described here.
Grasp an exposed section of front park brake cable
near the equalizer and pull down on it. Then install
a pair of locking pliers on the cable just rearward of
the second body outrigger bracket (Fig. 106).
(5) Disconnect the left rear parking brake cable
from the parking brake cable equalizer (Fig. 107).
Fig. 103 Right Rear Cable Connection To Intermediate Cable
1 - RIGHT REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE
2 - LOCKING NUT
3 - INTERMEDIATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Fig. 104 Right Park Brake Cable Removal From Body Bracket
1 - RIGHT REAR BODY BRACKET
2 - PARK BRAKE CABLE
3 - 14MM WRENCH
4 - LEAF SPRING AND BRACKET
Fig. 105 Removing Park Brake Cable From Brake Support Plate
1 - PARK BRAKE CABLE RETAINER
2 - PARK BRAKE CABLE
3 - 14MM BOX WRENCH
4 - BRAKE SUPPORT PLATE
Fig. 106 Locked Out Park Brake Automatic Adjuster
1 - PARK BRAKE CABLE
2 - REAR BODY OUTRIGGER BRACKET
3 - LOCKING PLIERS
5s - 64 BRAKESRS
CABLES - PARKING BRAKE (Continued)

(10) Assemble the park brake cables onto the park
brake cable equalizer (Fig. 97). (11) Lower vehicle and apply the park brake pedal
1 time. This will seat the parking brake cables.
INSTALLATION - PARKING BRAKE CABLE
(INTERMEDIATE)
(1) Install the ends of the park brake cables
through the frame rails and into the side brackets. (2) Install the locking nuts at each end of the cable
and securely tighten (Fig. 100) (Fig. 101). (3) If the vehicle is a short-wheel-base model, it
will be necessary to reinstall the fuel tank to its nor-
mal mounting position. (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL TANK -
INSTALLATION). (4) Install the intermediate parking brake cable on
the cable connector at the right rear parking brake
cable (Fig. 101). (5) Install the intermediate park brake cable on
the cable equalizer (Fig. 100). (6) Remove the locking pliers from the front park
brake cable. This will activate the automatic adjuster
and correctly adjust the parking brake cables. (7) Install and position the foam collar on the
parking brake cable to prevent it from rattling
against the vehicle's floor. (8) Lower the vehicle and apply the park brake
pedal 1 time, this will seat the park brake cables.
INSTALLATION - PARKING BRAKE CABLE
(RIGHT REAR)
(1) Install the rear parking brake cable in the
brake support plate. Insert cable housing retainer
into brake support plate making certain that cable
housing retainer fingers lock the housing and
retainer firmly into place. (2) Attach the parking brake cable onto the park-
ing brake actuator lever. (3) Install the brake shoes on the rear brake sup-
port plate. (Refer t o 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/ME-
CHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES -
INSTALLATION). (4) Insert cable housing retainer into body outrig-
ger bracket making certain that cable housing
retainer fingers lock the housing firmly into place. (5) Connect the right rear parking brake cable to
the connector on the intermediate parking brake
cable (Fig. 103). (6) Install the brake drum, then the wheel and tire
assembly. (7) Remove the locking pliers from the front park
brake cable. This will automatically adjust the park
brake cables. (8) Lower the vehicle. (9) Apply and release park brake pedal 1 time.
This will seat the park brake cables.
INSTALLATION - PARKING BRAKE CABLE
(LEFT REAR)
(1) Install the rear parking brake cable in the
brake support plate. Insert cable housing retainer
into brake support plate making certain that cable
housing retainer fingers lock the housing and
retainer firmly into place. (2) Attach the parking brake cable onto the park
brake actuator lever. (3) Install the brake shoes on the rear brake sup-
port plate. (Refer t o 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/ME-
CHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES -
INSTALLATION). (4) Insert cable housing retainer into body outrig-
ger bracket making certain that cable housing
retainer fingers lock the housing firmly into place. (5) Connect rear parking brake cable to the equal-
izer bracket (Fig. 107). (6) Install brake drum, and wheel and tire assem-
bly. (7) Remove the locking pliers from the front park
brake cable. This will automatically adjust the park
brake cables. (8) Apply and release park brake pedal 1 time.
This will seat the park brake cables.
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT - PARKING BRAKE CABLES
The park brake cables on this vehicle have an
automatic self adjuster built into the park brake
pedal mechanism. When the foot operated park brake
pedal is in its released (upward most) position, a
clock spring automatically adjusts the park brake
cables. The park brake cables are adjusted (ten-
sioned) just enough to remove all the slack from the
cables. The automatic adjuster system will not over
adjust the cables causing rear brake drag. Due to the automatic adjust feature of the park
brake pedal, adjustment of the parking brake cables
on these vehicles relies on proper drum brake and
park brake shoe adjustment. (Refer t o 5 - BRAKES/
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DRUM - ADJUST-
MENTS) and (Refer t o 5 - BRAKES/PARKING
BRAKE/SHOES - ADJUSTMENTS). When the park brake pedal is applied the self
adjuster is by-passed and the pedal operates nor-
mally to engage the park brakes. When a service procedure needs to be performed on
the park brake pedal or the park brake cables, the
automatic self adjuster can be manually locked out
by the service technician.
5s - 66 BRAKESRS
CABLES - PARKING BRAKE (Continued)

CLUTCH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION..........................1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CLUTCH
SYSTEM.............................3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DRIVE PLATE
MISALIGNMENT.......................6
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CLUTCH
COVER AND DISC RUNOUT..............6
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CLUTCH
CHATTER COMPLAINTS.................6
SPECIAL TOOLS - T850 TRANSAXLE........6
CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER AND BEARING
REMOVAL.............................6
INSTALLATION..........................7
MASTER CYLINDER - RHD
REMOVAL.............................8
INSTALLATION..........................9
MASTER CYLINDER - LHD
REMOVAL.............................9INSTALLATION.........................10
MODULAR CLUTCH ASSY - 2.4L GAS
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
SLAVE CYLINDER
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
CLUTCH DISC AND PRESSURE PLATE - 2.5L TD
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................12
FLYWHEEL
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................12
CLUTCH PEDAL INTERLOCK SWITCH
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................14
CLUTCH PEDAL UPSTOP SWITCH
REMOVAL.............................15
INSTALLATION.........................16
CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION
CLUTCH COMPONENTS
Models equipped with a 2.4L Gas engine utilize a
modular clutch assembly (Fig. 1). The modular clutch
consists of a single, dry-type clutch disc, a diaphragm
style clutch cover, and an integrated flywheel. The
clutch cover (pressure plate) is riveted to the fly-
wheel, and therefore can only be serviced as an
assembly.
Models equipped with the 2.5L Turbo Diesel engine
utilize a conventional clutch system (Fig. 2). This
system consists of a flywheel, clutch disc, and clutch
cover (pressure plate), which is fastened to the fly-
wheel, capturing the clutch disc within. Each compo-
nent is individually serviceable, however it ishighly
recommended that the clutch cover and disc be
replaced as a set.
Fig. 1 Modular Clutch AssemblyÐ2.4L Gas Engines
1 - MODULAR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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SERVICE DIAGNOSIS - CLUTCH GRAB/CHATTER
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
CLUTCH DISC FACING
COVERED WITH OIL OR
GREASEOil leak at engine rear main or
transaxle input shaft seal.Correct leak and replace modular clutch
assembly (2.4L Gas) or clutch cover and disc
(2.5L TD).
Too much grease applied to splines
of disc and input shaft.Apply lighter coating of grease to splines.
NO FAULT FOUND WITH
CLUTCH
COMPONENTSProblem actually related to
suspension or driveline component.Further diagnosis required. Check engine/
transmission mounts, suspension attaching
parts and other driveline components as
needed.
Engine related problems. Check EFI and ignition systems.
PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT
OF CLUTCH DISCClutch cover, spring, or release
fingers bent, distorted (rough
handling, improper assembly).Replace modular clutch assembly (2.4L Gas)
or clutch cover and disc (2.5L TD).
Clutch disc damaged or distorted. Replace modular clutch assembly (2.4L Gas)
or clutch cover and disc (2.5L TD).
Clutch misalignment. Verify modular clutch pilot plate alignment to
crankshaft. Replace the modular clutch
assembly (2.4L Gas) or clutch cover and disc
(2.5L TD) if the pilot plate is loose or bent.
Improper transaxle-to-engine
installation.Verify transaxle is properly installed to
engine.
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS - CLUTCH SLIPS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
DISC FACING WORN
OUTNormal wear. Replace modular clutch assembly (2.4L Gas)
or clutch cover and disc (2.5L TD).
Driver frequently rides (slips) clutch,
results in rapid wear, overheating.Replace modular clutch assembly (2.4L Gas)
or clutch cover and disc (2.5L TD).
Insufficient clutch cover diaphragm
spring tensionReplace modular clutch assembly (2.4L Gas)
or clutch cover and disc (2.5L TD).
CLUTCH DISC FACING
CONTAMINATED WITH
OIL OR GREASELeak at rear main oil seal or
transaxle input shaft sealReplace leaking seals. Replace modular
clutch assembly (2.4L Gas) or clutch cover
and disc (2.5L TD).
Excessive amount of grease applied
to input shaft splinesApply less grease to input shaft. Replace
modular clutch assembly (2.4L Gas) or clutch
cover and disc (2.5L TD).
Road splash, water entering housing Seal housing. Inspect clutch assembly.
CLUTCH IS RUNNING
PARTIALLY
DISENGAGEDRelease bearing sticking or binding,
does not return to normal running
position.Verify that bearing is actually binding. Then,
replace bearing and transmission front
bearing retainer if sleeve surface is
damaged.
Clutch pedal not returning to static
position.Inspect pedal assembly for damage and/or
obstructions. Replace componnents as
necessary.
Clutch master cylinder or pushrod
damaged causing high preload.Replace clutch master cylinder assembly.
Slave cylinder binding or stuck. Replace slave cylinder.
6 - 4 CLUTCHRS
CLUTCH (Continued)

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
CLUTCH DISC FACINGS
HAVE FRACTURED
INTO SMALL PIECESLeak at rear main or transaxle input
shaft sealReplace seal. Replace modular clutch
assembly (2.4L Gas) or clutch cover and disc
(2.5L TD)..
Excessive heat from slippage Replace modular clutch assembly (2.4L Gas)
or clutch cover and disc (2.5L TD).
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS - IMPROPER CLUTCH RELEASE
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
CLUTCH DISC BINDS
ON INPUT SHAFT
SPLINESClutch disc hub splines damaged
during installationClean, smooth, and lubricate disc and shaft
splines. Replace modular clutch assembly, or
clutch disc, and/or input shaft if splines are
severely damaged.
Input shaft splines rough, damaged. Clean input shaft splines. Then lube.
Corrosion or rust formations on
splines of input shaft and discClean input shaft splines and disc splines,
then lube
CLUTCH DISC RUSTED
TO FLYWHEEL AND/OR
PRESSURE PLATEOccurs in vehicles stored or not
driven for extended period of time.
Also occurs after steam cleaning if
vehicle is not used for extended
period.Replace modular clutch assembly (2.4L Gas)
or clutch cover and disc (2.5L TD).
CLUTCH WILL NOT
DISENGAGE PROPERLYDisc bent, distorted during transaxle
installationReplace modular clutch assembly (2.4L Gas)
or clutch cover and disc (2.5L TD).
Clutch cover diaphragm spring
damaged during transaxle installationReplace modular clutch assembly (2.4L Gas)
or clutch cover and disc (2.5L TD).
Release fork bent, loose, or
damagedReplace fork if worn or damaged
Air in clutch hydraulic circuit. Allow system to self-bleed or replace
hydraulic components.
Leak in clutch hydraulic circuit. Replace worn/damaged/leaking hydraulic
components.
Clutch pedal requires
excessive force (high
release load).Clutch disc is worn. Replace modular clutch assembly (2.4L
models) or clutch cover and disc (2.5L TD
models).
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS - CLUTCH PEDAL NOISE
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
CLUTCH PEDAL
SQUEAKS WHEN
DEPRESSED TO FLOORPedal bushings worn out or
inadequate lubricationReplace or lubricate bushings at clutch pedal
pivot or master cylinder pushrod.
Clutch pedal return spring worn out Lubricate or replace return spring
CLUTCH PEDAL
SQUEAKS DURING
OPERATIONClutch release lever pivot stud has
inadequate lubricationLubricate or replace clutch release lever
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CLUTCH (Continued)