Squealing when pressing down on clutch

[JRUBIC0N]

Starting to hear a squealing noise when only pressing down on clutch. 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

 

[Boinked]

Very possible your throwout bearing is starting to fail. Aslo referred to as a clutch release bearing

 

[Jerry Bransford]

A squealing that only occurs when you are stepping down on the clutch is nearly guaranteed to be a bad throwout bearing. That means pulling the transmission to replace it so you might as well replaced the clutch and pressure plate while you're in there. Luk, who is the OEM for the factory clutch, has a kit that contains the throwout bearing, clutch disk, pressure plate, and pilot shaft which is used to align everything while installing the clutch.

Do not have the flywheel resurfaced as part of that job. If it has any glazing on it just use a mild grade of sandpaper or emery cloth to remove it.

This is that kit.... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CICYZ4/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[JRUBIC0N]

A squealing that only occurs when you are stepping down on the clutch is nearly guaranteed to be a bad throwout bearing. That means pulling the transmission to replace it so you might as well replaced the clutch and pressure plate while you're in there. Luk, who is the OEM for the factory clutch, has a kit that contains the throwout bearing, clutch disk, pressure plate, and pilot shaft which is used to align everything while installing the clutch.

Do not have the flywheel resurfaced as part of that job. If it has any glazing on it just use a mild grade of sandpaper or emery cloth to remove it.

This is that kit.... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CICYZ4/?tag=wranglerorg-20

OK, That's what I figured...Thanks

 

[smithcaz]

The kit also includes the pilot bearing (on the end of the crank). My Jeep made the same noise as well as a crunching when pushing in the clutch pedal. My clutch disk and pressure plate were in good shape but because I was there I replaced them. My throw out bearing was definitely done, you could rotate the bearing just looking at it and it would make noise.
You will need a pilot bearing puller (blind bearing puller) or do the "pack it with grease and use a bolt to force the bearing out" trick. A transmission jack is great to have, much easier to use than a floor jack. Not a bad job if you have the tools and time. It does take a while but the job itself is not bad even though you are taking a lot of pieces apart.