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I did a 96 9000 CS this summer. On mine the driveshafts appear to be the same, I used the ones from the auto. I found conflicting info on the driveshafts, but a couple of sources indicated that for 96- the auto and manual were the same. I checked the distances that the inner drivers were recessed when the car was jacked up before and after, and when the job was done I had several people push down on the car and checked the clearances. Seemed ok, and it has been several months of driving, including a trip from Ottawa to Halifax with one very bumpy road. For the 94 I'd use driveshafts from a manual, or be sure that the length is the same. Too short would be disaster, too long may be a little more forgiving.
I found bolts to plug the radiator transmission oil holes, M14 x 1.50mm. I might be going overboard but it is not uncommon for the radiator fluid and trans fluid to mix, so thought the open holes would be a potential place for radiator fluid to leak at some point in time.
I strongly suggest doing the brake pedal as well as the clutch. Just trimming the brake pedal width won't do as the pedal heights are different. I had to change the entire pedal assembly as the manual has a mounting bracket for the slave on it, whereas the auto doesn't. I don't know about 94, but in 88 the slave was under the hood so it would be possible to just change the brake pedal without having to pull the entire bracket. On the 96 there is a piece of metal under the dash that is in the way of removing the pedal assembly (without removing the ABS unit, there are bolts from the firewall side that poke out inside the car). I cut it with tin snips and bent it out of the way and was able to force the assembly out/in. I suppose there is a slight weakness now, and a risk if I ever stick my hand up there but I have an 88 and have never had need to poke around there.
Also, the shaft from the transmission to the right bearing support may be different.
I don't know how long it took me, elapsed time was 6 weeks but there were about 2-3 weeks wasted waiting for a slave cylinder (had used but it didn't work). There were also wedding preparations that got in the way (don't tell my wife!). Got it done before the wedding but had not double checked the driveshaft length. I think that you'll be pleased with the 5 speed, lower revs, more power, and better mileage. I would do it again.
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