Clutch Parts for Jeep CJ5
Original Fit for Clutch Disc, Pressure Plate & Pedal (1955–1971).
Why the Clutch in the Jeep CJ5 Needs Replacing Over the Years.
The clutch in the Jeep CJ5 connects the engine and transmission and must disengage and re-engage reliably with every gear change – a component that experiences continuous wear over the decades. The clutch disc wears down through friction and gradually loses grip, while the pressure plate loses clamping force due to heat and material fatigue. The pilot bearing in the crankshaft supports the front end of the transmission input shaft and runs dry if not replaced in time, leading to vibration and noise. The throwout bearing also wears from constant contact with the clutch fingers, clutch pedals and idler shafts stretch over time, and return springs fatigue. Anyone driving their CJ5 off-road or running larger tires should inspect clutch components especially regularly, since a failure out on the trail is particularly inconvenient.
- Clutch Disc & Pressure Plate: The 10.5" clutch disc along with the reinforced clutch pressure plate and the automatic clutch pressure plate for different engine setups.
- Pilot Bearing & Release Fork: The pilot bearing centers the transmission input shaft, while the clutch fork with return spring ensures reliable disengagement.
- Clutch Pedal & Hardware: The complete clutch pedal with linkage, the matching clutch pedal bearing and the clutch pedal pad for confident pedal feel.
- Clutch Release Lever & Idler Shaft: The clutch release bellcrank along with the matching idler shaft spring for manual transmission models.
American Precision, Complemented from the Philippines.
Clutch discs, pressure plates, pilot bearings, and throwout bearings mostly come from Crown Automotive – American engineering built for a precise, lasting fit. The clutch release bellcrank comes from Omix, also rooted in the US, while the complete clutch pedal with linkage is manufactured by MD Juan in the Philippines.
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Whether you need a single wear part or a complete clutch overhaul, we're happy to advise you on torque specs, the correct installation order for pressure plate and disc, and compatibility across the different engine and transmission variants of your CJ5. We can also help you choose the right clutch disc size (8.5" or 10.5"). Your order ships from stock as fast as possible.