Flywheel Inspection

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

Check the contact surface of the flywheel for slight burns or discoloration. Clean the flywheel contact surface with emery paper.
Check the flywheel runout using a dial gauge as shown.
Maximum allowable runout

Refer to MOVEMENT AMOUNT OF FLYWHEEL (M/T MODEL) .

Fig 1: Checking Flywheel Runout Using Dial Gauge
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.