Drive Clutch Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Jeep Wrangler, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 1995 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
While holding drive clutch housing, rotate pinion. Drive pinion should rotate smoothly in only one direction (pinion should engage and lock in opposite direction). If drive unit does not operate properly or if pinion is worn or burred, replace drive clutch.