Clutch Disc, Clutch Cover And Flywheel: Installation
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.
- Apply specified Nissan clutch grease to clutch disc and spline of main drive shaft.CAUTION: Always apply grease. If no grease is applied, it may cause abnormal noise, insufficient disengagement, or damage to the clutch. Also, always remove excessive grease. If grease is applied excessively, it may cause sliding or juddering.
- Install clutch disc and clutch cover. Tighten mounting bolts temporarily, and install clutch aligning bar (SST).
- Tighten clutch cover mounting bolts evenly in the order shown in the figure by two steps.
1st step:
:10-19 N.m (1.0 - 2.0 kg-m, 8 - 14 ft-lb)
Final step:
: 35 - 44 N.m (3.5 - 4.5 kg-m, 26 - 32 ft-lb)
- Check that the wire ring of clutch cover is installed securely to wedge collar pawls.
- Turn flywheel so that the wire ring opening is positioned as shown in the figure.CAUTION: Always perform alignment of the wire ring opening. If transmission is installed without alignment, it may cause clutch disengagement failure or clutch pedal operation failure.
- Install manual transmission.
Refer to INSTALLATION .