Parts for your 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero-Clutch kit

1998 Mitsubishi Pajero clutch kit — fitment, purpose, and when to swap it out

Based on technical references, a clutch kit is relevant to 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero models fitted with a 5‑speed manual gearbox, and not used on automatic variants. The Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero Factory Service Manual (1997–1999) details a single dry-plate clutch and hydraulic release system on manual models, while automatics use a torque converter and no conventional clutch kit. Parts catalogues such as Mitsubishi ASA/CAPS list a clutch cover (pressure plate), driven plate, and release bearing for 1998 manual Pajero drivetrains, and aftermarket catalogues from major suppliers in Australia and New Zealand (e.g., Exedy) publish complete clutch kits for 1990s Pajero manuals. General repair manuals (e.g., Haynes) for the platform also outline clutch service procedures for these years.

For manual 1998 Pajero owners, the clutch kit is the heart of smooth take-offs and clean gear changes. It typically bundles the clutch disc, pressure plate, and release bearing, and often a pilot/spigot bearing. Working with the hydraulic master and slave cylinders, it connects and disconnects engine power so the driver can shift without crunching gears or stalling. When the kit is fresh and the hydraulics are healthy, the driveline feels tight, engagement is predictable, and towing or off‑road work is far less of a chore.

• Common signs it’s time: slipping under load or up hills, a high or inconsistent bite point, shudder on take‑off, noisy release bearing, or gears baulking when selecting first or reverse.
• Typical lifespan varies with use