Nissan Versa

 Sedan Service Manual

Transmission & driveline » Clutch (CL) » Clutch disc and clutch cover
Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Clutch Disc

• Measure clutch facing runout. If it is outside the specification, replace clutch disc.

Runout limit/diameter of the area to be measured : Refer to CL, "Clutch Disc".

• Measure spline backlash at outer edge of clutch disc. If it is outside the specification, replace clutch disc.

Maximum allowable spline backlash (at outer edge of disc) : Refer to CL, "Clutch Disc".

• Measure the depth (A) to clutch disc facing rivet heads, using suitable tool. If it exceeds the allowable wear limit, replace clutch disc.

Facing wear limit (depth to the rivet head) (A) : Refer to CL, "Clutch Disc".

Clutch Cover

• Check clutch cover thrust ring for wear or damage. If wear or damage is found, replace clutch cover.

NOTE:

• Worn thrust ring will generate a beating noise when tapped at the rivet using suitable tool.
• Broken thrust ring will make a clinking sound when cover is shaken up and down.

• If a trace of burn or discoloration is found on the clutch cover pressure plate to clutch disc contact surface, repair the surface with sandpaper. If surface is damaged or distorted, replace clutch cover.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Clutch Cover

Check diaphragm spring levers for unevenness with the clutch cover installed on the engine. If they exceed the tolerance, adjust diaphragm spring lever height, using Tool (A).

Tolerance for diaphragm spring lever unevenness : Refer to CL-21, "Clutch Cover".

Tool number : ST20050240 ( - )

Removal and Installation

Inspection