Nissan Versa (N17): Clutch piping

Exploded View

1. CSC (Concentric Slave Cylinder) 2. Clutch tube 3. Clutch damper 4. Bracket 5. Master cylinder

Hydraulic Layout

1. Clutch tube 2. Lock pin 3. CSC (concentric slave cylinder) 4. Clutch damper 5. Master cylinder 6. Clutch pedal

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Do not spill clutch fluid onto painted surfaces. If fluid spills, wipe up immediately and wash the affected area with water.

NOTE: When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

REMOVAL

1. Remove the battery. Refer to PG, "Removal and Installation".
2. Use one of the following methods to remove hose from clutch master cylinder.

• Drain clutch fluid from reservoir tank and remove hose. Refer to CL, "Draining".
• Remove hose from clutch master cylinder.

3. Remove clutch tube lock pin from clutch master cylinder.
4. Remove clutch tube lock pin at clutch housing.
5. Remove clutch tube lock pins (2) from clutch damper (3).
6. Remove clutch tube (1) from clutch damper (3).
7. Remove clutch damper (3) from bracket (4).

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Do not damage clutch tube.

• Insert each clutch tube into the CSC bleeding connector, the clutch damper connector, and the clutch master cylinder connector until it contacts the end of each connector.
• Install each lock pin into the clutch damper connector and the clutch master cylinder connector until it contacts the end of each connector.
• After installation, bleed the air from the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to CL, "Air Bleeding".

Inspection and Adjustment

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check the clutch tube for cracks and damage. If the clutch tube has cracks or damage, replace it with a new one.
• Check the O-ring of the clutch tube for cracks and damage. If the O-ring of the clutch tube has cracks or damage, replace clutch tube with a new one.
• Check the clutch damper for cracks and damage. If the clutch damper has cracks or damage, replace it with a new one.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for fluid leakage and check the fluid level. Refer to CL, "Inspection".