Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Clutch fluid
Inspection
FLUID LEAKAGE
- Check clutch line for cracks, deterioration or other damage. Replace any damaged parts.
- Check for fluid leakage by fully depressing clutch pedal while engine is running.
CAUTION:
If leakage occurs around connections, reinstall the lines or replace damaged parts, if necessary.
FLUID LEVEL
- Check that the fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range, between the MAX and MIN lines as shown.
- Visually check for any clutch fluid leaks around the reservoir tank
- Check the clutch system for any leaks if the fluid level is extremely low (lower than MIN).
Draining
CAUTION:
Do not spill clutch fluid onto painted surfaces. If fluid spills, wipe up immediately and wash the affected area with water.
- Connect a transparent vinyl hose to air bleeder of bleeding connector (1).
- Press the lock pin (1) into the bleeding connector (2), and maintain the position.
- Slide bleeding connector (1) in the direction of the arrow ( ) as shown.
- Clutch housing
Dimension (A) : 10 mm (0.39 in)
- Depress clutch pedal to gradually discharge clutch fluid.
CAUTION:
Clutch tube is under hydraulic pressure; do not allow the clutch tube to disconnect from the bleeding connector.
Refilling
CAUTION:
Do not spill clutch fluid onto painted surfaces. If fluid spills, wipe up immediately and wash the affected area with water.
- Check that there is no foreign material in reservoir tank, and then fill with new clutch fluid.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drained clutch fluid.
- Connect a transparent vinyl hose to air bleeder of bleeding connector (1).
- Press the lock pin (1) into the bleeding connector (2), and maintain the position.
- Slide bleeding connector (1) for the specified distance (A) in the
direction of the arrow (
) as
shown.
(2) : Clutch housing
- Slowly depress clutch pedal to the full stroke position, and then release the pedal.
CAUTION:
Clutch tube is under hydraulic pressure; do not allow the clutch tube to disconnect from the clutch housing.
- Repeat step 5 at intervals of 2 or 3 seconds until new clutch fluid is discharged.
CAUTION:
Monitor clutch fluid level in reservoir tank so as not to empty the tank.
- Return clutch tube and lock pin in their original positions while clutch pedal is depressed.
- Perform the air bleeding. Refer to CL-9, "Air Bleeding".
Air Bleeding
CAUTION:
- Monitor clutch fluid level in reservoir tank so as not to empty the tank.
- Do not spill clutch fluid onto painted surfaces. If fluid spills, wipe up immediately and wash the affected area with water.
- Fill reservoir tank with new clutch fluid.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drained clutch fluid.
- Connect a transparent vinyl hose to air bleeder of bleeding connector (1).
- Depress and release the clutch pedal slowly and fully 15 times at an interval of 2 to 3 seconds and release the clutch pedal.
- Press the lock pin (1) into the bleeding connector (2), and maintain the position.
- Slide bleeding connector (1) in the direction of the arrow ( ) as shown and immediately depress the clutch pedal and hold it, to bleed the air from the system.
(2) : Clutch housing
Dimension (A) : 10 mm (0.39 in)
Dimension (A) : 10 mm (0.39 in)
CAUTION:
Clutch tube is under hydraulic pressure; do not allow the clutch tube to disconnect from the clutch housing.
- Return clutch tube and lock pin in their original positions.
- Release clutch pedal and wait for 5 seconds
- Repeat steps 3 to 7 until no bubbles are observed in the clutch fluid.
- Check that the fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range after air bleeding. Refer to CL- 7, "Inspection".
Clutch pedal
Inspection and Adjustment
INSPECTION
The Height of Clutch Pedal
Pull back the floor trim and remove front floor spacer (LH) for access
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