High Clutch: Disassembly

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 operation of high clutch.
1. Apply compressed air to oil hole of input shaft.
  - Stop up a hole on opposite side of input shaft.
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.
  Fig 1: Checking High Clutch Operation
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Remove seal rings from input shaft.

Fig 2: Removing Seal Rings From Input Shaft
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Remove snap ring.
- Do not expand snap ring excessively.
Remove drive plates, driven plates and retaining plate.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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Set Tool on spring retainer and remove snap ring from high clutch drum while compressing return springs.
- Set Tool directly above springs .
- Do not expand snap ring excessively.
Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring From High Clutch Drum
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Remove spring retainer and return springs.
- Do not remove return spring from spring retainer.
Fig 5: Do Not Remove Return Spring From Spring Retainer
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Remove piston from high clutch drum by turning it.

Fig 6: Removing Piston From High Clutch Drum
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Remove D-ring and oil seal from piston.

Fig 7: Removing D-Ring And Oil Seal From Piston
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