Dangerouspower, I saw that after I took it off. I think that one piece that comes through the pressure plate is the cause of my metal flake, because the shift rod i guess the rod that is between that piece and the actual clutch cable, is covered in a bunch of flake/oil.

and now I cannot for the life of me get the nut that holds the clutch sleeve hub on. It seems that the previous owner way over tightened it. any hints to getting this thing off?