Clutch Release Shaft

[sina27]

Thank you so much for the detailed reply. 
When I slide out the transmission, I might as well replace the pilot bearing, TO bearing, and clutch. 
Should I also replace the extension case oil seal and input shaft oil seal while I'm doing all this? 


During the clutch swap, I'll basically be removing the rear drive shaft and sliding the transmission off the clutch, the two seals will be exposed, and I can swap them out easily, correct? 

Also - with the transmission free at this point, theres no need for me to remove the bell housing from the transmission correct? I can replace the clutch release shaft while the bell housing is still connected to the transmission right? 

The person I bought this car off of had the transmission "re manufactured" a few years ago. I took a look on the side of the transmission, and I noticed a VIN number stamped on the transmission, and it matches the VIN number associated with my car, which is a 96 2WD tracker. So I should be on the safe side assuming the transmission is a 96....I hope.

If there is anything else you think I should replace while I do all this just to have a piece of mind let me know

Thanks again