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When I did my clutch I also did the rear main seal, and rebuilt the torque tube. Rebuilding the torque tube isnt 100% necessary (unless the bearings are worn and making noise), and there are also options to buy a rebuilt torque tube, if needed.

The clutch job will require removal of the transmission, linkage, exhaust, bellhousing (speed/ref sensors, slave cylinder as well) and sliding back the torque tube to access the back of the engine. It is one of those jobs that is the hallmark of any 944 DIY enthusiast (meaning its a big job and not a ton of fun). Major sticking points (for me) were the removal of the clutch fork pin, removal of rear main seal (more difficult than you would think).

Torque tube rebuild/replacement was also a huge job in and of itself - if you decide to go down that path it will require dropping the rear suspension (which means its also a good time to look at updating/upgrading or re-indexing the torsion bars for ride height adjustment or replacing for increased stiffness/spring rate).

I tackled both the clutch/rms and tt rebuild over the course of an entire winter - taking my time, ordering parts as I progressed and didnt rush through it (and thereby potentially making a mistake). I researched each step as I went, making sure I knew exactly what potential pitfalls I faced for each step. When I hit a snag I would do some searching on google/forums for information on how others overcame said snag.

There are many guides on doing a clutch job, not only on clarks but also on pelican parts tech articles and on jurgen's many youtube channel guides (search for irina25661). These are invaluable resources for the DIY 944 owner, and I made sure to thoroughly study these before embarking on the project.