Yea, I've read that the sanp ring is a PIA!

 

This is where snap-ring pliers help If you don't have them than yea, it's a pain.

 

So no one confirmed that the clutch kit I bought for my y7 will work for the y8....

And what year was the y8 tranny in so I know what year to order parts from?

 

it will work

 

So just to clarify, I need to order a new bearing and seal, #4 and #7..

Should I also swap out the countershaft bearing while I'm in there? (#5)



And what about the mainshaft bearing, #13?




And i also read somewhere that I should repalce the Axle seals, #15 and #6 in these pictures, you guys think I'll need those?

 

Axle seals you should absolutely replace. #13 could be a small pain, but it's doable. Get the tranny apart than decide if you want to do that one.