Hi Everyone. I am in possession of a 2004 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 cylinder with 2x4 drive and 5 speed manual trans with standard cab. Pushing 196K miles on original clutch and it's starting to slip under load either rolling up a hill or on hard acceleration from a stop. My goal is to replace the clutch myself. First timer on this particular project so am wondering who in here has done a clutch replacement and what tips and information you might have and, most of all, oopsies not to step into? I am planning on doing the standard of replacing flywheel, slave cylinder/throw-out bearing, pressure plate, engine rear main seal, and rear transmission input seal while I am in there. Am I missing anything or potentially being excessive? Are aftermarket parts a risk or do I want to go Motocraft? Motocraft seems to be on back order right now though. Any good part website suggestions? Any and all tips/constructive criticism welcome. Please and thank you. At the brainstorming stage right now.

 

Try tascaparts.com for Ford parts availability ONLY because they've come through in the past. As usual; no affiliation or preference, check other places etc.
I have read that bleeding the clutch hydraulic line isn't as straightforward as you'd expect. Gravity bleed as well as pumping the pedal was mentioned.

 

Thanks. Going to try to get away with not replacing the clutch hydraulic line but if I have to will make sure I have one of the prefilled ones.