High Clutch: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check operation of high clutch.

Fig 1: Checking High Clutch Operation
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1. Apply compressed air to oil hole of input shaft with nylon cloth.
  CAUTION: Stop up hole on opposite side of input shaft with nylon cloth.
2. Check to see that retaining plate moves to snap ring.
3. If retaining plate does not contact snap ring:
  - D-ring might be damaged.
  - Oil seal might be damaged.
  - Fluid might be leaking past piston check ball.
Remove seal rings from input shaft.

Fig 2: Removing Seal Rings From Input Shaft
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CAUTION: Always replace when removed.
Remove snap ring.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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CAUTION: Do not expand snap ring excessively.
Remove drive plates, driven plates and retaining plate.
Set Tool on cancel force cover and remove snap ring from high clutch drum while compressing return springs.

Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring From High Clutch Drum
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CAUTION:
- Set Tool directly over springs.
- Do not expand snap ring excessively.
Remove spring retainer and return springs.
Remove input clutch piston from high clutch drum by turning it.

Fig 5: Removing Input Clutch Piston From High Clutch Drum
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