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Introduction
Тhis wiki article is an unfinished copy of the original old BigJimny PDF guide.
All the text has been copied with minimal adjustments, but all the pictures are missing.
Someone needs to add the original pictures to make it a complete copy.
A simple one this, but a common problem in some usage scenarios.
If you wade in deep water or wet mud, the Bell Housing fills with mud.
The Clutch Release bearing slides on a shaft and the mud stops it. On the SJ series this was pretty much terminal as the access is limited to a small timing
hole and the tinplate at the bottom. This makes it really difficult to clean.
Solution
The good news is that this task is simpler on a Jimny. The diagram below shows the overall clutch mechanism. Parts 1 and 11 are the cable mounting and removable cover, which can be found under the car on the drivers side (UK), halfway up the bell housing.
Simply prise of the cover (1) by using a large, flat bladed screwdriver.
With the cover removed, the clutch release arm is exposed and you can reach a low pressure spray inside and clean the shaft and bearing.
I used a Garden Sprayer and I also lightly lubricated the shaft afterwards, although it is possible that lubricant will encourage mud/dust to stick in the future.
The picture below shows the cover removed.
Page last edited on 17/12/2017 by user Bosanek
