I did a clutch job on my 88 Trooper 4-cyl/5 speed back in 2004. As I recall, it wasn't terrible, but I had a couple guys help out. I don't recall having to drop the exhaust out of the way, which is the part I hate because of the fragile nature of exhaust bolts and connections.

I make it a habit on any clutch job to get an early start and call the machine shop in advance to make an appointment to get the flywheel surfaced. Nothing worse than dropping the trans and then find out it will be a week to get the flywheel ground. I know that some just leave the flywheel in and change the disk / pressure plate only, but it seems like whenever I've cut that corner the clutch will eventually shutter.

Good luck!


1993 Trooper
"Purple People Eater"