Changing V6 Clutch -vs- 22RE Clutch

[87_SR5]

I just recently changed my clutch in my '87 (22RE, 4x4, extended cab). It went pretty smooth...I didn't have any problems.

A friend of mine has a '89 (V6, 4x4, extended cab) and his clutch is going out and he asked me if I would do the job for him. I said I would, but I wanted to get some info first.

How much different is the job between the V6 and the 4 cylinder? Like as far as it being more difficult because of the V6? I didn't know if there are other things that I should worry about that I didn't have to with the 4 cylinder. I guess one thing I was thinking about was the exhaust. Will it have to be messed with? I didn't touch the exhaust when I did mine.

This is probably a silly question, but I just want to make sure I am not getting anything more involved that what I did on my truck.

Thanks for any help...

[wontonjohnny]

should be the same, just less room to work in and heavier

[racer122]

It's no big deal. The exhaust is not in the way, per se, though you have to remove two exhaust clamp bolts on the driver's side of the motor.

[jstreet]

changed my v-6 clutch yesterday. replaced it with a centerforce. I had no trouble except for the starter. I forgot to take out the back bolt and I ended up fighting the transmission for an hour until I realized my mistake. Other than that just make sure you get an extra long extension for the top bolt on the trans. I use a four foot ext. and it worked slick.