Clutch Disc

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

Fig 1: Checking Clutch Disc Thickness

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Check the following items, and replace if necessary.

Clutch disc, for burns, discoloration, oil or grease leakage
Clutch disc, for wear of facing
Wear limit of facing surface to rivet head:

0.3 mm (0.012 in)
Clutch disc, for backlash of spline and runout of facing

Fig 2: Checking Backlash Of Spline And Runout Of Facing
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Maximum backlash of spline (at outer edge of disc):

1.0 mm (0.039 in)

Runout limit:

Less than 0.7 mm (0.028 in)

Distance of runout check point (from hub center):

120 mm (4.72 in)