Replacing clutch, other parts I should replace too?

[RGurleyJr]

I doing a clutch replacement this weekend. I've read a little about a few other parts I should replace while I'm in there. So far, I'm getting a King Cobra clutch kit that has the alignment tool and TOB and rear main seal. I've read a little about an input shaft bearing or something. Can you guys give me a list of other stuff since I'm clueless? Thanks.

 

[Barrier]

Mainly need to replace the clutch disc, pressure plate, TOB, and pilot bearing... also while you're in there you might as well replace the clutch arm and pivot ball if they look kinda bad, and since you're gonna have to at least resurface the flywheel, if you have the extra cash get a new aluminum one

 

[BlueRuckus]

+1 on the flywheel. Either re-cut yours or get a new one.

 

[HoustonGT]

Mainly need to replace the clutch disc, pressure plate, TOB, and pilot bearing... also while you're in there you might as well replace the clutch arm and pivot ball if they look kinda bad, and since you're gonna have to at least resurface the flywheel, if you have the extra cash get a new aluminum one

That covers just abut everything. I changed all that out on mine but did not change the input shaft bearing, which seems to be making some noise now and now i regret it

 

[MBDiagMan]

I think that some of these well meaning posters are saying "input shaft bearing," when they actually mean pilot bearing/bushing. It is a good idea to replace the pilot bearing/bushing on any clutch job because it's cheap, relatively easy to change and if it gives trouble, the labor is the same to go back to do it over again.

The "input shaft bearing" is in the transmission and if the transmission has been kept full of fluid should outlast a couple of engines and three or four clutch jobs.

Good luck.

 

[twogts4us]

also while you're in there you might as well replace the clutch arm and pivot ball

+1 - you are already in there, these pieces do wear and they are cheap!