How to replace a Clutch on a Nissan Almera 99 1.4 Salon

Genuineguy

Hi

I have a nissan almera 99, in which the clutch is slipping, I have brought a clutch kit for it 130 smackers :-).





I am pretty handy with cars, Just would like some steps to get me started in the replacing of the clutch.


Thanks

Genuineguy

Below is the instructions for a Nissan Maxima,

Is it similar to the almera?

The driveshaft has it to be only taken off in on side i assume.

I dont have the torque settings.


Instructions
Things You'll Need:

• Resurfaced or new flywheel Jack stands
• Transmission lift attachment for jack stand

1. Step 1
   Jack the vehicle and place on jack stands.
   Step 2
   Drain the transmission gear oil so that it doesn't leak when you are removing the transmission.
   Step 3
   Disconnect both drive axles (half shafts) from the transmission. To do this, remove the two bolts that hold the steering knuckle to the strut. Once those are out, you can easily pull the axles out of the transmission.
   Step 4
   Remove the exhaust downpipe from the rest of the exhaust. It will be held on with two bolts at both ends and can be removed with a ratchet. Removing this piece is necessary to gain access to removing the transmission.
   Step 5
   Disconnect any wiring connected to the transmission and remember where they go.
   Step 6
   Disconnect the shifter cables connected to the transmission. These are the cables that transmit the motion from the shifter to the transmission. Use a ratchet to remove the shifter cable with its housing.
   Step 7
   Remove the bolts holding the transmission to the engine block (there will be approximately seven or eight bolts). Place a transmission lift underneath the transmission to hold the transmission and lower it down. If you don't have a transmission lift, you can also use a transmission attachment for your jack.
   Step 8
   Shake the transmission back and forth until it drops onto the jack. Pull the transmission straight back, ensuring that no pressure is put on the input shaft, and lower the transmission to the ground.
   Step 9
   Remove the pressure plate and clutch disc from the flywheel with a ratchet. Then remove the flywheel with a ratchet and replace with a new flywheel or have your flywheel professionally machined at a machine shop. Torque the flywheel down to the manufacturer specification.
   Step 10
   Place the clutch disc on the clutch disc alignment tool and insert the tool in the flywheel input shaft hole. Connect the new pressure plate to the flywheel and torque the bolts. Once the pressure plate is torqued down, remove the clutch alignment tool.
   Step 11
   Grease the new throw-out bearing and place it on the input shaft of the transmission. Once the transmission is installed, it will push against the pressure plate.
   Step 12
   Jack the transmission back into place and push the input shaft straight into the flywheel hole, and push the transmission into place and bolt it down to specification.
   Step 13
   Reinstall the axles by pushing them into the transmission and reconnect the steering knuckle to the strut with the two bolts that were removed previously.
   Step 14
   Reconnect the exhaust downpipe and wiring.
   Step 15
   Add transmission gear oil to the transmission by filling it in the transmission fill plug until it begins to drip. Wait until the oil stops leaking out and tighten the plug.
2. Step 16
   Lower the Nissan Maxima to the ground.

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mickdw

If you have a lift, it should be worth a go & if you have an idea what you are doing, it should be possible to work out what you need to pull out of the way to get it done.

mondeo

Doing a clutch on a lift is the proper way to do it, I did a clutch on axle stands years ago laying on my back, It was a Mazda 323 and Jesus my arms were killing me for days afterwards. It worked out fine in the end but you will probably be a day doing it if you have never done a clutch before... I'd never do one on axle stands again, looking back at it now I must have been mad!

Good luck with it if your DIY'n it