2001 NISSAN ALMERA engine

Checking Body CorrosionNJBT0033Visually check the body sheet metal panel for corrosion, paint damage (scratches, chipping, rubbing, etc.) or
damage to the anti-corrosion materials. In particular, check the following locations.
Hemmed portion
Hood front end, door lower end, trunk lid rear end, etc.
Panel joint
Side sill of rear fender and center pillar, rear wheel housing of rear fender, around strut tower in engine
compartment, etc.
Panel edge
Trunk lid opening, sunroof opening, fender wheelarch flange, fuel filler lid flange, around holes in panel, etc.
Parts contact
Waist molding, windshield molding, bumper, etc.
Protectors
Damage or condition of mudguard, fender protector, chipping protector, etc.
Anti-corrosion materials
Damage or separation of anti-corrosion materials under the body.
Drain holes
Condition of drain holes at door and side sill.
When repairing corroded areas, refer to the Corrosion Repair Manual.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Checking Body Corrosion
BT-6

ENGINE COMPARTMENTNJBT0026S01MeasurementNJBT0026S0101
SBT008A
BODY (ALIGNMENT)
Alignment (Cont'd)
BT-78

CLUTCH
SECTION
CL
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS...............................................................2
Precautions ..................................................................2
PREPARATION...............................................................3
Special Service Tools ..................................................3
Commercial Service Tools ...........................................3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart.........................................4
CLUTCH...................................................................4
CLUTCH SYSTEM...........................................................5
Components - RHD Model with QG Engine - .............5
Components - LHD Model with QG Engine -..............6
Components - RHD Model with YD Engine -..............7
Components - LHD Model with YD Engine - ..............8
Inspection and Adjustment ..........................................9
CLUTCH PEDAL INSPECTION...................................9
CLUTCH PEDAL ADJUSTMENT...............................10
AIR BLEEDING PROCEDURE..................................10
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER..................................... 11
Components............................................................... 11
Removal .....................................................................12
Installation ..................................................................12
Disassembly...............................................................12
Inspection...................................................................12
Assembly ...................................................................13
OPERATING CYLINDER...............................................14
Components...............................................................14
Removal .....................................................................14
Disassembly...............................................................14
Inspection...................................................................14
Assembly ...................................................................15
Installation ..................................................................15
PIPING...........................................................................16
Removal .....................................................................16Installation ..................................................................16
RS5F30A, RS5F70A
CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM...............................17
Components...............................................................17
Removal .....................................................................17
Inspection...................................................................17
Installation ..................................................................17
RS5F50A
CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM...............................20
Components...............................................................20
Removal .....................................................................20
Inspection...................................................................20
Installation ..................................................................20
CLUTCH DISC, CLUTCH COVER AND
FLYWHEEL....................................................................22
Components...............................................................22
Inspection and Adjustment ........................................22
CLUTCH DISC.........................................................22
CLUTCH COVER.....................................................23
FLYWHEEL.............................................................23
Installation ..................................................................23
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).........24
Clutch Control System ...............................................24
Clutch Master Cylinder ..............................................24
Clutch Operating Cylinder .........................................24
Clutch Disc.................................................................24
Clutch Cover ..............................................................24
Clutch Pedal ..............................................................24

NJCL0004
NVH Troubleshooting ChartNJCL0004S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. The numbers indicate the order of the inspec-
tion. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
CLUTCHNJCL0004S0101
Reference pageCL-10
CL-10
CL-11
CL-14
Refer to EM-137, ªRemoval and Installationº (QG engine model) and
EM-137, ªRemoval and Installationº (YD engine model).
CL-17 (RS5F30A, RS5F70A), CL-20 (RS5F50A)
CL-22
CL-22
CL-22
CL-22
CL-22
CL-22
CL-22
CL-22
CL-23
CL-23
CL-23
CL-23
SUSPECTED PARTS
(Possible cause)
CLUTCH PEDAL (Free play out of adjustment)
CLUTCH LINE (Air in line)
MASTER CYLINDER PISTON CUP (Damaged)
OPERATING CYLINDER PISTON CUP (Damaged)
ENGINE MOUNTING (Loose)
RELEASE BEARING (Worn, dirty or damaged)
CLUTCH DISC (Out of true)
CLUTCH DISC (Runout is excessive)
CLUTCH DISC (Lining broken)
CLUTCH DISC (Dirty or burned)
CLUTCH DISC (Oily)
CLUTCH DISC (Worn out)
CLUTCH DISC (Hardened)
CLUTCH DISC (Lack of spline grease)
DIAPHRAGM SPRING (Damaged)
DIAPHRAGM SPRING (Out of tip alignment)
PRESSURE PLATE (Distortion)
FLYWHEEL (Distortion)
SymptomClutch grabs/chatters 1 2 2 2 2 2
Clutch pedal spongy 1 2 2
Clutch noisy 1
Clutch slips 1 2 2 3 4 5
Clutch does not disen-
gage1234 55555 5667
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
CL-4

Components Ð RHD Model with QG Engine ÐNJCL0041
SCL843-A
1. Clutch pedal bracket
2. Pedal stopper bolt
3. Bush
4. Clutch pedal
5. Bush
6. Clevis pin
7. Assist spring
8. Return spring
9. Bush
10. Stopper rubber11. Bush
12. Snap pin
13. Fulcrum pin
14. Clutch master cylinder
15. Nipple
16. Reservoir cap
17. Reservoir tank
18. Hose clamp
19. Hose
20. Washer21. Clutch disc
22. Clutch cover
23. Withdrawal lever
24. Spacer
25. Operating cylinder
26. Clutch hose
27. Clutch lever
28. Spring pin
29. Release bearing
30. Release bearing spring
CLUTCH SYSTEM
Components Ð RHD Model with QG Engine Ð
CL-5

Components Ð LHD Model with QG Engine ÐNJCL0048
SCL844
1. Clutch pedal bracket
2. Clevis pin
3. Bush
4. Snap pin
5. Pedal stopper bolt
6. Clutch pedal
7. Clutch master cylinder
8. Nipple9. Reservoir cap
10. Reservoir tank
11. Hose clamp
12. Hose
13. Washer
14. Clutch disc
15. Clutch cover
16. Withdrawal lever17. Spacer
18. Operating cylinder
19. Clutch hose
20. Clutch lever
21. Spring pin
22. Release bearing
23. Release bearing spring
CLUTCH SYSTEM
Components Ð LHD Model with QG Engine Ð
CL-6

Components Ð RHD Model with YD Engine ÐNJCL0005
SCL845-A
1. Clutch pedal bracket
2. Pedal stopper bolt
3. Bush
4. Clutch pedal
5. Bush
6. Clevis pin
7. Assist spring
8. Bush
9. Stopper rubber
10. Bush11. Snap pin
12. Fulcrum pin
13. Clutch master cylinder
14. Nipple
15. Reservoir cap
16. Reservoir tank
17. Hose clamp
18. Hose
19. Washer20. Air bleeder screw
21. Withdrawal lever
22. Operating cylinder
23. Clutch hose
24. Clutch disc
25. Clutch cover
26. Clutch hose connector
27. Release bearing
28. Washer
CLUTCH SYSTEM
Components Ð RHD Model with YD Engine Ð
CL-7

Components Ð LHD Model with YD Engine ÐNJCL0049
SCL846
1. Clutch pedal bracket
2. Clevis pin
3. Bush
4. Snap pin
5. Pedal stopper bolt
6. Clutch pedal
7. Clutch master cylinder
8. Nipple9. Reservoir cap
10. Reservoir tank
11. Hose clamp
12. Hose
13. Washer
14. Air bleeder screw
15. Withdrawal lever16. Operating cylinder
17. Clutch hose
18. Clutch disc
19. Clutch cover
20. Clutch hose connector
21. Release bearing
22. Washer
CLUTCH SYSTEM
Components Ð LHD Model with YD Engine Ð
CL-8