87 5K TQ wagon clutch swap

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My throwout bearing very vocally informed me that it was time for some
attention.  Ben Swann and I are set to address this as soon as the needed
parts arrive.  Hopefully we will encounter a day above freezing as well(not
usually something we worry about in MD).

We were planning on removing the transmission from the car, replacing the
clutch disc, pressure plate, throwout bearing, pilot bearing and slave
cylinder.  This would be using new bolts on the flywheel and pressure plate
as well.  I am just looking for any BTDT's that anyone might have that we
might not be considering.

I am thinking to remove the tranny we will need to support the engine, undo
the axles and driveshaft and then remove the tranny mount with the tranny
supported.  Might this also entail lowing the front subframe??  Any
experience on this would be helpful.  I haven't been able as of yet to find
any answers on this method from bentley.

While I am under there I also want to investigate the source of so much
pentosin I have been losing.  I am pretty sure there is a leak somewhere,
but I have yet to be able to pinpoint it.  I have to top it off about once a
month.

Thanks again to a great resource.  You guys make it possible to own and
maintain these cars.
-Sean Shoemaker

87 5000CS Wagon
84 Coupe GT (WE)
01 Dodge Dakota Club FS