High Clutch: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. 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 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.
    
    Fig 1: Applying Compressed Air To Oil Hole Of Input Shaft With Nylon Cloth
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Remove seal rings from input shaft.
CAUTION: Always replace when removed.

Fig 2: Removing Seal Rings From Input Shaft
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Remove snap ring.
CAUTION: Do not expand snap ring excessively.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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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.
CAUTION:
- Set Tool directly over springs.
- Do not expand snap ring excessively.
Remove spring retainer and return springs.

Fig 4: Removing Spring Retainer & Return Springs
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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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