I guess the throwout is attached to the slave, but removable.. I asked about the clutch getting a bath and said it was ok.. so as soon as I pick it up.. a few on ramp runs to verify that it isn't slipping and all's well..If it isn't, they get to buy a new clutch.. I asked about me buying a clutch while it was apart.. but he wasn't very receptive to putting it in for free even if I bought the plate and disc..