Repair and Diagnosis: Transmission: Clutch: Clutches: Description
NOTE:
Clutch manufacturer does not recommend overhaul of these clutches.
Clutches are single plate dry disc design. Two types of clutch release mechanisms are used. Chrysler Corp. uses a three finger release system. Centrifugal rollers are used on some Chrysler Corp. models for increased clutch pressure at high speed.
American Motors uses a diaphragm release system. Three clutch cover designs are used. One is a six bolt clutch cover and is used on all six cylinder models with three speed transmissions. The second is a three bolt clutch cover and is used on all six cylinder models with a four speed transmission. The third is a six bolt clutch cover and is used on Gremlin models with the four cylinder engine and four speed transmissions.