On-Vehicle Inspection And Adjustment

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

Check To See If The Clutch Pedal Clevis Pin Floats Freely In The Bore Of The Clutch Pedal. It Should Not Be Bound By The Clevis Or Clutch Pedal.

Fig 1: Locating Clutch Pedal Assembly Components
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
1. If The Pin Is Not Free, Check That The Ascd Switch Is Not Applying Pressure To The Clutch Pedal Causing The Pin To Bind. To Adjust, Loosen The Ascd Switch Bolt Lock Nut And Turn The Ascd Switch.
2. Tighten The Lock Nut.
3. Verify That The Clutch Pedal Clevis Pin Floats Freely In The Bore Of The Clutch Pedal. It Should Not Be Bound By The Clevis Or Clutch Pedal.
4. If The Pin Is Still Not Free, Remove The Pin And Check For Deformation Or Damage. Replace The Pin If Necessary. Leave The Pin Removed For Step 2.
Check The Clutch Pedal Stroke For Free Range Of Movement.
1. With The Clutch Pedal Clevis Pin Removed, Manually Move The Pedal Up And Down To Determine If It Moves Freely.
2. If Any Sticking Is Noted, Replace The Related Parts (Clutch Pedal, Pedal Bracket, Assist Spring And Bushing). Reassemble The Pedal And Re-Verify That The Clevis Pin Floats Freely In The Bore Of The Pedal.
Adjust The Clearance "C" While Fully Depressing The Clutch Pedal (With The Clutch Interlock Switch) As Shown.
Clearance "C" : 0.1 - 1.0 Mm (0.004 - 0.039 In)
Check The Clutch Hydraulic System Components (Clutch Master Cylinder, Clutch Operating Cylinder, Clutch Withdrawal Lever, Clutch Release Bearing, Etc.) For Sticking Or Binding.
1. If Any Sticking Or Binding Is Noted, Repair Or Replace The Related Parts As Necessary.
2. If Any Hydraulic System Repair Was Necessary, Bleed The Clutch Hydraulic System. Refer To "AIR BLEEDING PROCEDURE ".
  NOTE: Do Not Use A Vacuum Assist Or Any Other Type Of Power Bleeder On This System. Use Of A Vacuum Assist Or Power Bleeder Will Not Purge All Of The Air From The System.