[Aerowrench]

Be sure to disconnect your battery before crawling under your dash, on your back, stuffed between the seat and A-pillar. I'm 6'2" and **** if the power seats don't work with the key off! Remembered that the hard way when I got squoosed like a grape.
I still think the problem is the ratio between the pedal throw and clutch release fork. The only major parts that have changed over the years from the 5.0 days are the 11" clutch, release fork and longer cable. More "throw" is needed at the quadrant without increasing pedal throw to match the clutch throw to get everything to release before you bottom out the pedal. Otherwise your preloading the T/O bearing.
I have the Steeda cable and F/W adjuster now w/ dbl hook quad. Plan on trying the Steeda Quick Release Quadrant and going back to the stock cable for smoothness. (no need for two adjust points)