Description
Rather than treating clutch selection as a universal fit, the EXEDY Replacement Clutch Disc – 2005–2006 Saab 9-2X / 2004–2006 Subaru Baja / 2004–2005 Subaru Forester + more is organized specifically for 2005–2006 Saab 9-2X / 2004–2006 Subaru Baja / 2004–2005 Subaru Forester + more, with configurations chosen around daily-driven and enthusiast street applications that need dependable engagement and OE-correct fitment.
Manufacturer Background
EXEDY combines more than a century of Japanese clutch-manufacturing experience with a substantial OEM and motorsports presence. Originating in 1923 and known historically through Daikin Clutch, EXEDY designs replacement, sport, and racing driveline products with an emphasis on repeatable clamp load, heat management, durability, and controlled engagement.
What This EXEDY Product Does
This EXEDY component is intended to service or rebuild a compatible clutch system with a correctly matched replacement part. Using the proper component matters because pressure plates, discs, intermediate plates, bearings, and Hyper-series hardware are engineered as a system rather than as interchangeable universal pieces.
This is best for owners maintaining an existing EXEDY assembly or performing a targeted clutch-system repair. Confirm the parent clutch kit or mating components before ordering, especially with Hyper-series and competition hardware.
Configuration
- EXEDY Part Number: DM16DB
- Configuration: Clutch Service Component
- Construction / Character: Application-specific EXEDY configuration; sprung-center disc
- Torque Rating: Determined by the complete matched clutch system
- Best Suited For: Targeted repair or rebuild of the compatible EXEDY/OE clutch system
How to Choose
For 2005–2006 Saab 9-2X / 2004–2006 Subaru Baja / 2004–2005 Subaru Forester + more, this configuration makes the most sense when its intended duty matches the vehicle's actual power and use. Avoid overspecifying clutch aggressiveness: the best setup is the one that maintains the needed torque reserve while preserving usable modulation and protecting the rest of the driveline.
Specifications & Service Notes
- Component Type: EXEDY clutch-system service component
- Compatibility: Use only with the compatible EXEDY/OE clutch architecture for this application
- Installation Note: Verify mating components and release geometry before installation
- Vehicle Application: 2005–2006 Saab 9-2X / 2004–2006 Subaru Baja / 2004–2005 Subaru Forester + more
- EXEDY SKU: DM16DB
Application-specific construction notes: Sprung-center disc.
Fitment note: Confirm the vehicle's engine/transmission combination and the clutch or flywheel currently installed before ordering. This is especially important on cars with prior single-mass conversions, transmission swaps, or existing EXEDY Hyper hardware.