Hi,
I have a Nissan Maxima 2000 stick shift! It's time to change it's clutch nad replace the new one. I want to replace it myself instead of having someone else to fix it. Does anyone know how to change it with a source???
ThanksHow to change My car%26039;s Clutch?
You'll need to remove the transmission first. This is a lot of work, especially on a front wheel drive car like your Maxima.
You'll need to remove the axles, the shift linkage, trans mounts, any wiring connectors, slave cylinder/clutch cable (your car will have one or the other,) and the bolts that hold the trans and engine together. You need something to support the trans like a floor jack and a piece of wood so that once it is disconnected from everything and unbolted from the engine you can maneuver the trans back away from the pressure plate and flywheel.
Keep in mind that you'll also need to support the engine before the trans is removed, when I do this at home I use a nice thick block of wood under the oil pan.
Once you get the trans out, you will need to hold the engine still so that the crankshaft can't rotate while you unbolt the pressure plate and flywheel. Either have a friend counter hold the engine with a socket and breaker bar on the crank pulley bolt or rig something up to hold the flywheel still.
Once the engine is held still, unbolt the pressure plate, the clutch disc will then fall right out. Next unbolt the flywheel. You will want to either replace or resurface the flywheel at this point, don't bolt your new clutch assembly up to a flywheel that's full of heat checks, you will regret it once it starts to chatter.
Next replace the throw out bearing (it will be attached to the release fork on the transmission input shaft) and lightly grease the splines of the input shaft with moly grease. If your car has a pilot bearing in the end of the crankshaft, use a puller tool to remove it and install a new one. Bolt up the new or resurfaced flywheel (you'll have to look up the torque specs in a manual). Now you will need to use the clutch disc alignment tool (usually is included with the clutch kit) to center the clutch disc against the flywheel so that you can put the pressure plate on. Align the pressure plate with the dowel pins on the flywheel and torque the bolts to specs. Remove the alignment tool and you're ready to put the trans back in.
This is the hardest part. You need the input shaft of the trans to slide smoothly back into the splines of the clutch disk and into the pilot bearing (if your car has one.) Lift the trans into position with the jack and leave the jack where it is so you can rest the trans on it if you get tired. You will know when the trans slides in. Don't force it in by using the bolts to pull the trans towards the engine, you can damage the trans and you'll have to do this all over again!
Once you get the trans in place, start putting everything back together.
Make sure the pedal feels good and you can shift into every gear, including reverse. If all is well, take it for a test drive. Remember that a new clutch must be broken in for at least 500 miles. This means keep the revs down, keep downshifting to a minimum and try to avoid heavy traffic if at all possible.
If you still want to do it yourself after reading this, good for you! Definitely pick up a manual as it will help you out if you forget how something goes together or you get stuck somewhere.How to change My car%26039;s Clutch?
kasra this isnt a job for a newbe. it requires special tools many of them (lifts, alignment tools, etc.) one mistake can cost a bunch to the wallet. also the mechanic needs to closely examine for damaged and worn parts. I dont often advise people not to attempt a job but something like this i must.How to change My car%26039;s Clutch?
My suggestion is to go to a parts store and buy a repair manual and study it.And if you decide to do it yourself you better have someone else there that knows mechanics to help out doing this job.Or the other thing is just take it to a shop and have them do it it would be up to you either way.I know how to do them but not knowing where you live it would be impossible to help you out from where I am at.hgm20002000@yahoo.comHow to change My car%26039;s Clutch?
best bet is to buy a haynes manual, they are usually about 25 dollars but are very useful and will show you step by step instructionsHow to change My car%26039;s Clutch?
for sure, haynes manual for such an easy job
