The best PDM part in this collection is the PDM TSK3 Snout Throwout Bearing and Sleeve Repair Kit, listed for the WRX, Legacy GT, and Forester XT: a repair kit that sleeves a worn transmission snout so the throwout bearing can ride smoothly again. If your Subaru's clutch engagement has gone noisy or notchy without the clutch itself being worn out, this kit addresses the surface the bearing actually slides on.
On these Subaru transmissions the throwout (release) bearing slides on the snout of the transmission case every time the clutch pedal moves. Over time that snout can wear and groove, and a bearing rocking on a damaged surface makes noise, drags, and wears early. A sleeve repair kit fits a smooth sleeve over the worn snout with a matching bearing, restoring the surface without replacing the transmission case. The transmission still has to come out, which is why most owners do this job alongside a clutch replacement, and why checking your year and model matters: the title names the WRX, Legacy GT, and Forester XT, without model years.
Plan the job against the wider Clutch and Clutches and Flywheels ranges, browse the rest of the Drivetrain shelf, and read our guide to enhancing your Subaru's clutch before the gearbox comes out.
Brands to know
PDM is represented here by a single, very specific product: the TSK3 snout repair kit. Its place in this catalog is the fix for a worn snout rather than a performance upgrade, and that focus is the point: when the bearing surface is the fault, this kit repairs the surface instead of asking a new bearing to survive on damaged metal.
Exedy is the clutch name most Subaru owners meet first, known for original-equipment and replacement clutch kits as well as performance lines. An Exedy kit is the natural companion part here: with the transmission already out for a snout repair, its clutch kits are what many owners fit in the same labor window.
ACT covers the performance end of the same shelf, known for clutch kits built around higher clamp load for modified cars. Owners cross-shop ACT when the clutch going back in must hold more torque than stock, including for the Legacy GT applications named in this kit's title.
FAQ
Which cars does the TSK3 kit fit?
The product title names the WRX, Legacy GT, and Forester XT, without listing model years. Check your year and model against the product listing before ordering, because snout and bearing details vary by transmission.
What symptoms point to a worn snout?
Throwout bearing noise that changes with pedal movement, notchy or inconsistent engagement, and a new bearing that gets noisy again quickly are the classic signs. A worn or grooved snout surface found during a clutch job confirms it.
Can I fit this kit without removing the transmission?
No. The throwout bearing and snout are inside the bellhousing, so the transmission comes out to reach them. That labor is why the kit is usually fitted together with a clutch replacement.
Does this kit replace my clutch?
No. It repairs the bearing's sliding surface and includes its matching throwout bearing; the clutch disc, pressure plate, and flywheel are separate parts. Inspect them while everything is apart and decide on condition, not mileage alone.
