### Clutch Assembly

#### REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

##### Sentra and 200SX

Fig. 1: Pressure plate torque sequence — Sentra and 200SX

1. Remove the manual transaxle assembly.
2. Insert a clutch disc centering tool KV30101000 or equivalent, into the clutch disc hub for support.
3. Loosen the pressure plate bolts evenly in reverse order of the tightening sequence, a little at a time to prevent distortion.
4. Remove the clutch assembly.
5. Remove the throw-out bearing from the clutch lever.

   To install:

6. Apply a light coating of chassis lube to the clutch disc splines, input shaft and pilot bearing. Use a disc centering tool to aid installation. Install the disc and pressure plate. Torque the pressure plate bolts in sequence and in several steps to 16–22 ft. lbs. (20–26 Nm).
7. Install the new throw-out bearing in the clutch release lever. Remove the clutch disc centering tool.
8. Install the transaxle into the vehicle. If the mating surfaces will not come together, do not force the units together. Remove the transaxle and recheck that the disc is centered.

   NOTE: DO NOT draw the transaxle to the engine with the bolts. This may damage the clutch and/or transaxle. Also, be careful not to move the throw-out bearing when installing the transaxle.

9. After the transaxle is installed, connect the clutch cable and check operation before complete reassembly.
10. Adjust the clutch pedal as necessary.

##### Altima

Fig. 2: Pressure plate bolt torque sequence — Altima

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the slave cylinder from the transaxle. It is not necessary to disconnect the fluid hose from the slave cylinder.
4. Remove transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
5. Insert clutch disc alignment tool into the clutch disc.
6. Remove bolts holding pressure plate to flywheel.
7. Remove pressure plate and clutch disc from the flywheel.
8. Inspect the flywheel for cracks, scoring, or signs of overheating (blue marks). If necessary, resurface the flywheel.
9. Install a dial indicator gauge to the surface of the flywheel. Zero the gauge and rotate the flywheel one complete revolution.
10. The flywheel run-out should be less than 0.0059 inches (0.15mm).
11. Inspect the throw-out bearing; the bearing should spin freely and be free from noise, pits, cracks or wear. Replace the bearing as necessary.
12. Inspect the pilot bearing in the end of the crankshaft. This bearing also be free from noise or wear. The bearing should be replaced as necessary.

    NOTE: Factory replacement pilot bearings are pre-lubricated. Some aftermarket bearings may require lubrication before being installed.

13. Check the rear of the engine or front of the transaxle for fluid leaks. Replace leaking seals before installing the clutch assembly.

    To install:

14. Lightly lubricate the throw-out bearing sleeve and the clutch lever pivot point.
15. Lubricate the input shaft and clutch disc splines with lubriplate® . Slide the clutch disc back and forth over the input shaft several times. Wipe off excess grease and lubricant from the disc or splines. Do not get grease or lube on the flywheel, pressure plate, or the clutch disc.
16. Install clutch disc against the pressure plate.

    NOTE: The clutch disc will have a marking for which side should be positioned against the flywheel. Be sure to properly install the disc during assembly.

17. Align the clutch disc with an alignment tool.
18. Hold pressure plate and clutch disc against flywheel and install bolts.
19. Tighten the bolts in sequence to 16–22 ft. lbs. (22–29 Nm) and remove the alignment tool.
20. Install the transaxle assembly and the slave cylinder.
21. Connect the negative battery cable.
22. Verify proper clutch operation and adjust the clutch pedal as necessary.

##### Maxima, 240SX and 300ZX

Fig. 3: Pressure plate bolt tightening sequence — Maxima

Fig. 4: Pressure plate bolt torque sequence — 300ZX

1. Remove the transaxle/transmission from the vehicle.
2. Insert a clutch aligning bar or similar tool all the way into the clutch disc hub. This must be done so as to support the weight of the clutch disc during removal. Mark the clutch assembly-to-flywheel relationship with paint or a center punch so the clutch assembly can be assembled in the same position from which it is removed.
3. Loosen the bolts in reverse order of tightening sequence, a turn at a time. Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the pressure plate and clutch disc.
5. Remove the release mechanism from the transaxle housing.
6. Inspect the pressure plate for wear, scoring, etc., and resurface or replace, as necessary.
7. Measure the thickness of the clutch plate lining to the rivet heads; if the it is worn to a minimum of 0.012 in. (0.3mm), replace the clutch plate.
8. Inspect the release bearing and replace as necessary.
9. Using a dial indicator, mount it to the engine and inspect the flywheel runout; if the runout exceeds 0.0059 in. (0.15mm), replace it.

   To install:

10. Apply a small amount of grease to the transaxle input shaft splines. Install the disc on the splines and slide back and forth a few times. Remove the disc and remove excess grease on hub. Be sure no grease contacts the disc or pressure plate.
11. Apply lithium based molybdenum disulfide grease to the bearing sleeve inside groove, the contact point of the withdrawal lever and bearing sleeve, the contact surface of the lever ball pin and lever.
12. Install the release mechanism and release bearing.
13. Install the pressure plate and clutch disc, aligning it with a splined dummy shaft tool KV301010000 or equivalent.
14. Torque the pressure plate bolts in sequence to 16–22 ft. lbs. (22–29 Nm) on 240SX models or 25–33 ft. lbs. (34–44 Nm) on Maxima and 300ZX models.
15. Remove the dummy shaft.
16. Install the transaxle/transmission in the vehicle.