Infiniti G35 (V35). Manual - part 254

CLUTCH PIPING

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CLUTCH PIPING

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Removal and Installation

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Carefully observe the following steps during clutch tube removal and installation.

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

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When fixing clutch hose to bracket, align clutch hose metal fit-
tings with bracket positioning emboss and lock plate to secure.
At this time, prevent twisting or damage of clutch hose. In addi-
tion, be careful not to damage clutch hose.

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Tighten clutch tube flare nut to the specified torque. 

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage flare nut and clutch tube.

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Tighten union bolt to the specified torque. Refer to 

CL-11, "Com-

ponents"

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CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper washer.

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After installation, bleed clutch hydraulic system. Refer to 

CL-7, "Bleeding"

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1.

Clutch tube

2.

Lock plate

3.

Clutch hose

4.

Operating cylinder

5.

Clutch pedal

6.

Master cylinder

Refer to 

GI-10, "Components"

 , for the symbol in the figure.

SCIA7472E

PCIB0681E

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CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM

CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM

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Removal and Installation

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COMPONENTS

REMOVAL

1.

Remove manual transmission from vehicle. Refer to 

MT-18, "REMOVAL"

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2.

Remove release bearing sleeve assembly, holder spring, and withdrawal lever from inside clutch housing. 

3.

Remove dust cover.

4.

Remove snap spring from withdrawal lever.

5.

Remove release bearing from release bearing sleeve using a
puller.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

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If release bearing is seized, damaged, not properly centered or
does not rotate smoothly, replace it.

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If contact surface of withdrawal lever is excessively worn out,
replace it.

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If dust cover is cracked or deformed, replace it.

1.

Holder spring

2.

Release bearing sleeve

3.

Release bearing

4.

Withdrawal lever

5.

Dust cover

6.

Snap spring

PCIB0810E

CLA0013D

SCIA1660E

CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM

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INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

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Be sure to apply grease to the points specified. Otherwise, noise, poor disengagement, or damage
to the clutch may result. Excessive grease may cause slip or quiver. Wipe off any grease oozing
from the parts.

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Be careful not to bring any grease into contact with clutch disc facing, pressure plate surface, or
flywheel surface.

1.

Install release bearing to release bearing sleeve using the drift. 

CAUTION:

Press bearing inner race by pushing with the drift.

2.

Following the instructions below, apply grease to the specified points.

CAUTION:

Wipe off any old grease, debris, or powdery residue left on the surfaces.

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Evenly apply a 1 mm (0.04 in) thick coating of recommended grease to withdrawal lever and release
bearing sleeve or holder spring sliding surface.

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Apply recommended grease to ball pin contact surface of withdrawal lever and inner slots of release
bearing. The grease surface should be level with the surrounding area.

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Evenly apply a thin coat of recommended grease to release bearing sliding surface. Install release
bearing. Wipe off any excess grease that oozes from the parts and then remove release bearing.

3.

To install, reverse the removal procedure, following the cautions below.

CAUTION:

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Before installing manual transmission to vehicle, check that each sliding surface slides
smoothly by operating withdrawal lever.

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When assembling, make sure that both ends of snap
spring touch the end face of withdrawal lever.

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Be careful with the orientation of installation.

Tool number

: KV30101400 (

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)

PCIB0275E

SCIA6798E

SCIA6903E

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CLUTCH DISC, CLUTCH COVER

CLUTCH DISC, CLUTCH COVER

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Removal and Installation

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COMPONENTS

CAUTION:

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Be careful not to bring any grease into contact with clutch disc facing, pressure plate surface, and
flywheel surface.

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If flywheel is removed, align dowel pin with the smallest hole of flywheel. Refer to 

EM-143,

"ASSEMBLY"

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Replace clutch disc and clutch cover as a set.

REMOVAL

1.

Remove manual transmission from vehicle. Refer to 

MT-18, "REMOVAL"

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2.

Loosen clutch cover mounting bolts with power tool. Remove clutch cover and clutch disc.

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT AFTER REMOVAL
Clutch Disc

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Measure circumference runout relative to clutch disc center
spline. If it is outside the specification, replace clutch disc and
clutch cover as a set.

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Measure backlash for clutch disc spline and main drive shaft
spline at the circumference of clutch disc. If it is outside the
specified range, replace clutch disc and clutch cover as a set.

1.

Flywheel

2.

Clutch disc

3.

Clutch cover

PCIB1338E

Runout limit/diameter of the area to be measured:

1.0 mm (0.039 in) or less/ 230 mm (9.06 in) dia.

Maximum backlash of spline:

1.0 mm (0.039 in)

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