That link to the clutch replacement document ROCKS. Thanks! I'm afraid I may doing what the OP indicated -- remove the transmission to repair it. My son's '04 is making very bad signs of the dreaded transmission bearing failure. Has anyone every opened up a Vibe transmission? Does anyone know WHICH ...

Greetings,My son has had a '04 for nearly two years, and has convinced me to buy one for my self! I'm looking for a somewhat newer (but still 1st gen) manual base model. I have a few questions:* I really love the opening rear hatch window. Is this available for all 1st gen years (up to 2008)?* Are t...