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Hello fellow MJ lovers, My name is Ant and I just bought my Comanche! I have wanted this truck since I was 13 and now as a 24 year old I finally have it. It is an 87 Jeep Comanche Cheif. 4.0l Renix 5 speed 4wd Short bed. I just bought it and I am super excited to start working on it but I am left with some questions. First and foremost, the driveshaft is disconnected as the previous owner started to put in a clutch slave cylinder. I am hoping you guys can help me ot. I have owned 2 cherokees in the past that I have done all my own work on but I have 0 experience with the transmission. First Question: What should I know before attempting to remove the transmission? I have seen a write-up or two on the process but since it is half way apart, what should i look for before removing anything? I don't want to attempt removing the trans until i know that I fully understand the removal and installation process. Second Question: While the trans is out, I figure I may as well have the clutch replaced. This is not a task i want to perform myself, having never done it and not having the proper tools. If i pay someone to install a clutch into the already removed transmission, what should I know before attempting to reinstall the transmission? Sorry for the Newbie questions but I really want to get her back on the road and I have limited resources available to me. I am sure I will have more questions down the road, and I thank you for your help!