Nissan Versa Note. Manual - part 159

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CLUTCH FLUID

CLUTCH FLUID

Inspection

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CLUTCH FLUID LEAKS

• Check clutch line for cracks, deterioration or other damage. Replace any damaged parts.

• Check for clutch fluid leaks by fully depressing clutch pedal while engine is running.

CAUTION:

If leaks occur around connections, reinstall the lines or replace damaged parts, if necessary.

CLUTCH FLUID LEVEL

• Check that the clutch 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 clutch fluid level is

extremely low (lower than MIN).

Draining

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CAUTION:

Do not spill clutch fluid onto painted surfaces. If clutch 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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CLUTCH FLUID

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3. Slide clutch tube (1) for the specified distance (A) in the direction

of the arrow (

) as shown.

CAUTION:

Do not allow the clutch tube to disconnect from the bleed-

ing connector.

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 clutch 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.

(2)

: Bleeding connector

Dimension (A)

: 5 mm (0.20 in)

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CLUTCH FLUID

4. Slide clutch tube (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

bleeding connector.

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.

7. Return clutch tube and lock pin in their original positions while clutch pedal is depressed.
8. Perform the air bleeding. Refer to 

CL-8, "Air Bleeding"

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Air Bleeding

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CAUTION:

• Monitor clutch fluid level in reservoir tank so as not to empty the tank.

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

the affected area with water.

1. Fill reservoir tank 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. Depress and release the clutch pedal slowly and fully 15 times

at an interval of 2 to 3 seconds and release the clutch pedal.

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

tain the position.

CAUTION:

Clutch tube is under hydraulic pressure; do not allow the

clutch tube to disconnect from the bleeding connector.

(2)

: Bleeding connector

Dimension (A)

: 5 mm (0.20 in)

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5. Slide clutch tube (1) for the specified distance (A) in the direction

of the arrow (

) as shown and immediately depress the clutch

pedal and hold it, to bleed the air from the system.

CAUTION:

Clutch tube is under hydraulic pressure; do not allow the

clutch tube to disconnect from the bleeding connector.

6. Return clutch tube and lock pin in their original positions.
7. Release clutch pedal and wait for 5 seconds.
8. Repeat steps 3 to 7 until no bubbles are observed in the clutch fluid.
9. Check that the clutch fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range after air bleeding. Refer

to 

CL-6, "Inspection"

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(2)

: Bleeding connector

Dimension (A)

: 5 mm (0.20 in)

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