Clutch design and repair Nissan Bluebird T12

Clutch — general description
All manual transmission models are equipped with a single-plate dry clutch with a diaphragm spring. The clutch consists of a friction disc, a support cover, a release...

Clutch Maintenance
Perform the following procedures at the frequency given in Section " Maintenance " at the beginning of this Guide. Checking the hydraulic fluid level - 1.8 and 2.0 liter...

Clutch pedal — removal and installation
1. Unscrew the four screws and remove the bottom panel from under the steering column. 2. On 1.6 liter models, disconnect the clutch cable from the pedal. See Chapter 4...

Clutch cable — removal and installation
1. From the engine compartment, loosen the adjuster lock nut, unscrew the adjuster nut until there is enough slack in the cable, disconnect the cable from the release...

Clutch hydraulic system — bleeding
Note: The basic two-person leveling procedure is given here, but other leveling kits are available, see Section 9 for parts: the bleeding procedure is the same for the...

Clutch master cylinder — removal and installation
1. Guided by Chapter 5 from this Section, connect a piece of tube to the bleeder fitting of the slave cylinder, unscrew (one turn) bleeder valve and press the clutch...

Clutch Master Cylinder — Bulkhead
1. Remove the master cylinder and clean it. 2. Pull off the rubber dust cap, remove the retaining ring from the master cylinder hole and remove the pusher assembly....

Clutch slave cylinder — removal and installation
1. To reduce fluid loss, remove the cap of the master cylinder reservoir and then cover it with polyethylene, or pinch the flexible hose of the system. Alternatively,...

Clutch slave cylinder — bulkhead
1. Remove the slave cylinder and clean it. 2. Pull off the rubber dust cap and remove the pusher. Release the piston and spring. Remove the seal from the piston. 3....

Hydraulic tubes and hose — inspection, removal and installation
1. On early models, the clutch master and slave cylinders are connected by a metal hydraulic pipe that runs along the bulkhead to a hanger bolted to the left fender....

Clutch block — removal and installation
1. If the engine/transmission assembly is not removed from the vehicle, the clutch can only be accessed after the transmission has been removed. 2. Before removing the...

Clutch assembly — inspection
Note: Due to the complexity of removing and installing clutch parts, it is generally considered good practice to replace the clutch friction disc, cover assembly and...

Clutch release mechanism — removal and installation
Removal and installation - all models 1. If the engine/transmission unit is not removed from the vehicle, the clutch release mechanism can only be accessed after...

Clutch release mechanism — check
1. Check the release mechanism, replacing any worn or damaged component. Check all bearing running surfaces and contact points. 2. When checking the release bearing, pay...

Troubleshooting — Clutch
Note: This Chapter does not provide comprehensive troubleshooting information, but describes more general damage that may be encountered during the life of the vehicle....