Nasty Clutch Noise

Cbass78

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I already know I’m gonna have to drop the transmission to fix this problem but with that said. I’m wondering if any of y’all have ran into this problem before.

About 6 months ago, I replaced the original clutch, pilot and throughout out bearings myself In my 2004 TJ which only has about 105K miles. With a LUK clutch kit.

I’ve had zero issues with this Jeep. it almost runs like it’s brand new.

About a week ago While exiting the highway, as I exited I push the clutch in @about 55mph, I slowed down into a sweeping curve while keeping The clutch disengaged “foot on clutch pedal pushed in” Not paying attention I still had it in 5th gear and I let the clutch out at around around 20mph. Not the end of the world, but The Jeep shuttered in shook for a second Since I still high gear at a low speed. so I push the clutch in and shifted into appropriate gear and let it out started moving again no big deal.

but
that’s when I started hearing this new knocking squeaking noise.

Whenever I push the clutch pedal in I hear this knocking noise and while I’m at low speeds I can hear the noise and a very lite squeaking. At high speeds I don’t hear or feel anything.

I’m just trying to understand what could have happen and what it could be.
I’m not sure if the throw-out bearing got jacked up or if it’s the fingers of the pressure plate bent or moved or what.

I recorded three different videos. With all the knowledge you all have
Maybe one of you have a much better idea of what I’m going to be up against when I pull this transmission in the coming weeks. Any pointers, tips or theories would be appreciated.





 
Yeah, that's True.
when I replaced the Clutch, I didn't use the LUK T.O. bearing that came with the kit. That one with the plastic sleeve. I installed a National T.O. Bearing instead, but I'm seeing some reviews on amazon now where some people claimed the National bearing failed on them after X miles after the install.
 
I don't think you broke anything dropping it into fifth. It's common for newer parts to fail in the first few thousand miles if they have a defect. Quality these days is not so good on allot of parts. If you pull it and find the throw out bearing bad just use the LUK plastic one, personally I wouldn't worry about it.
 
Yeah, that's True.
when I replaced the Clutch, I didn't use the LUK T.O. bearing that came with the kit. That one with the plastic sleeve. I installed a National T.O. Bearing instead, but I'm seeing some reviews on amazon now where some people claimed the National bearing failed on them after X miles after the install.
There's nothing wrong with the Luk TO bearing, that plastic sleeve is not weight or stress bearing. It's steel where it needs to be.