Update: I did this and put it back together, tested the clutch arm this time with a big wrench. It works.
The clutch ring thing goes on like this:
Re-torqued the pressure plate to 20 ft-lbs
Married them back up. Quite pissed that a load of gear oil leaked out from the axle boots. The brand new axle boots. WTF?
Ah well.
Also finished the door top upholstery on the driver's side.
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