Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Clean old grease and abrasive materials off the grease application areas.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Grease Application Areas On Clutch Release Mechanism Parts
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Apply approximately 1 mm (0.04 in) thick coat of clutch sleeve grease to withdrawal lever and holder spring frictional surfaces.
- Apply a coat of clutch sleeve grease to the grooves on contact surfaces of the withdrawal lever ball pin and inner surface of release bearing; make sure that grease is flush with grooves.
- Apply a thin coat of clutch sleeve grease to release bearing frictional surface. After grease application, install release bearing. Wipe off excess grease forced out during bearing installation.