[JB]

Steve, I haven't been on the forum for quite some time but happened to see your post today. I replaced a clutch on a '89 two weekends ago and had the same problem you encountered. You have to remove the clutch fork pivot shaft to separate the transmission from the bell housing. On the left hand side of the transmission bell housing (looking towards the front of the car) there is a little tab held in place by a bolt. Remove the bolt. This is the retainer for the clutch fork pivot shaft. You need a slide hammer with (i believe) a 6mm bolt attachment to remove it. I had to fabricate an attachment for my slide hammer to get it out but it worked perfectly. thread the slide hammer bolt into the threaded hole in the pivot shaft and use the slide hammer to "pull" out the shaft. The fork falls free and the transmission can then be slid back and lifted free. You need to replace the needle bearings and the pivot shaft. Zimms sells a kit that has all the required components. The needle bearings are replaced with brass bushings. Good luck! JB