Nissan Sentra. Manual - part 205

CLUTCH PEDAL

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CLUTCH PEDAL

Inspection and Adjustment

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INSPECTION

The Height of Clutch Pedal

1. Pull back the floor trim and remove front floor spacer (LH) for access to floor panel.
2. Check that the clutch pedal height (H

1

) from the floor panel (1) is

within the reference value.

3. Replace clutch pedal if the height is outside the reference value.

Position of Clutch Interlock Switch (if equipped)

Check that the clearance (C) between the thread end of clutch inter-

lock switch (1) and stopper rubber (2) is within the specification

range while clutch pedal is fully depressed.

Position of Clutch Pedal Position Switch (if equipped)

Check that the clearance (A) between the thread end of clutch pedal

position switch (1) and clutch pedal (2) is within the specification

range while clutch pedal is fully released.

ADJUSTMENT

Position of Clutch Interlock Switch (if equipped)

1. Disconnect the harness connector from the clutch interlock switch.

Clutch pedal height 
(H

1

)

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Clearance (C)

: Refer to 

CL-20, "Clutch Pedal"

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Clearance (A)

: Refer to 

CL-20, "Clutch Pedal"

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2. Rotate the clutch interlock switch (1) 45 degrees counterclock-

wise to release from bracket.

3. With the clutch pedal fully depressed, insert the clutch interlock

switch (1) until it contacts the stopper rubber (2).

4. Rotate the clutch interlock switch 45 degrees clockwise to set

clearance (A) between the clutch interlock switch (1) and stop-

per rubber (2).

CAUTION:

The clearance (C) must be within the specification range.

NOTE:

Fully depressed clutch pedal means a clutch pedal condition that the clutch pedal lever contacts the pedal

stopper rubber.

Position of Clutch Pedal Position Switch (if equipped)

1. Disconnect the harness connector from the clutch pedal position switch.
2. Rotate the clutch pedal position switch 45 degrees counterclock-

wise to release from bracket.

3. Insert the clutch pedal position switch (1) until it contacts the

clutch pedal (2).

4. Rotate the clutch pedal position switch 45 degrees clockwise to

set clearance (A) between the clutch pedal position switch (1)

and clutch pedal (2).

Clearance (C)

: Refer to 

CL-20, "Clutch Pedal"

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Clearance (A)

: Refer to 

CL-20, "Clutch Pedal"

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CLUTCH FLUID

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Inspection

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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

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CAUTION:

Do not spill clutch fluid onto painted surfaces. If fluid spills, wipe up immediately and wash the

affected area with water.
1. Connect a transparent vinyl hose to air bleeder of bleeding con-

nector (1).

2. Press the lock pin (1) into the bleeding connector (2), and main-

tain the position.

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3. Slide bleeding connector (1) in the direction of the arrow (

) as

shown.

4. 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

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CAUTION:

Do not spill clutch fluid onto painted surfaces. If fluid spills, wipe up immediately and wash the

affected area with water.
1. Check that there is no foreign material in reservoir tank, and then fill with new clutch fluid.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse drained clutch fluid.

2. Connect a transparent vinyl hose to air bleeder of bleeding con-

nector (1).

3. Press the lock pin (1) into the bleeding connector (2), and main-

tain the position.

4. Slide bleeding connector (1) for the specified distance (A) in the

direction of the arrow (

) as shown.

5. 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.

6. 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.

(2)

: Clutch housing

Dimension (A)

: 10 mm (0.39 in)

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(2)

: Clutch housing

Dimension (A)

: 10 mm (0.39 in)

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