Nathanzander123

Hi, I'm wondering what parts I will need to get to put a new clutch in my 95 4runner 3.0. it's not completely out yet but it is sliping more and more and how hard it will be?

Gizler00

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You are going to want to buy a Clutch Kit. There are a ton of options out there for replacements. I have had good luck with the Aisin ones. Thats what I put back in mine last fall.

But make sure you get a kit that has a new pilot bearing, throwout/release bearing, and an alignment tool with the clutch.

Also, you are going to want to get your current flywheel machined before you install a new clutch on it. Some people replace the flywheel if they have the money. But you can typically get them machined for around 25-40$ depending on where you go.


It is not really that difficult of a job providing you have all the right tools. especially a floor jack if you are working on the ground.

The hardest part for most, it accessing the top two bellhousing bolts. With that I usually remove the tranny crossmember and let the engine/trans hang down to give me more room to access the top bolts.

Aside from that, you will have more trouble getting the starter out than the clutch. HAHA

JasonYota

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All of this^^
Also you could replace the slave cylinder and possibly the clutch master cylinder while your at it.

Gizler00

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Good call on the slave and master Jason. Slipped my mind. Heading to get more coffee to wake it up.

Nathanzander123

Did you order your clutch online if so what website did you use

Gizler00

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Yes I purchased it from online, but I cannot remember where I bought it from. I can take some time to look later on.

thefishguy77

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I ordered my clutch from marlin crawler 22reBTW. If they have them in stock I don't think you can go wrong for the price. Worth a call to see what they have.

jreb10

You may want to consider replacing the rear main seal when you do the clutch. It would be a shame to have to go back in there again just to get to it if it starts to leak.

JasonYota

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I was going to say this earlier and got caught up with work.
Even if it's not leaking, change it. The last motor I swapped I didn't because it wasn't leaking and money was tight, and guess what, it started leaking.

Nathanzander123

Well as far as I know it is all stock with 240k on it and I am thinking about buying a gasket kit to would it be worth it?

Terrys87

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I got my Aisin clutch kit from Rockauto. It will have everything you need for the clutch job itself. You will need to purchase the other things seperately.

JasonYota

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Which gasket set are you talking about?

thefishguy77

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Probably just the rear main seal.

redsr5

Make the job ALOT easier by renting a transmission jack. Money well spent. Use a toyota rear, pricey but no comparison.

Smaay

when It comes the the RMS or FMS, I only get OEM seals. Felspar and NPR seals have leaked on me. these are not jobs you want to do more than once.