GU clutch adjustment

which u shouldnt have to adjust. col

No freeplay can cause clutch to slip as you are not releasing all hydraulic pressure.

Hi Robin,
Might give it a try myself.
My clutch in my GU-I 4.2TDT sometimes drags, making selecting first difficult - either not enough travel, or the spigot bearing is dragging. Took this up with Nissan under warranty, but their response was to say the clutch was worn out, and not covered under warranty. When the gearbox was out on the bench getting 5th gear fixed, got the mech to look at the clutch and he said it was perfect, with very little wear. When reassembled, the clutch gave no probs for a fair while, but then when it was out of warranty, the problem came back, so was never able to keep Nissan honest on this one.
What sort of free play are we looking at for safe adjustment?
Gerry

Hi Jerry

Nissan measures it up from floor but I thought this a little rough as carpet and rubber on floor , so I came up with my own non-approved way.

Also I cut 2 1/2 cm off the footrest pedal next to it to give slightly more leg room
disturbing carpet underlay.

As per Biblo gotta get it right and there are two freeplays actually.

If put hand on pedal and press down there is 2-5mm slop in actual pedal bearings
on take up, then as you continue to press you see clutch shaft move in (the real free play) and go hard after 10-20mm usually.

Now I know my clutch is getting worn and I opt to mimimze free play so it releases a reasonable distance from floor.

I adjust mine for about 5mm or so of free play.

Also I think it best to adjust free after driving and using , not first thing on cold morning.

Also I put a little wd40 on spline shaft/nut just to help and usually hold/twist shaft with good long nose pliers with spanner on nut.

Damm akward in there though, and good strong light helps until it falls in your face, althoguh maybe thats just my fiftes eyesight.

Robin Miller

Thanks Robin. Will give it a go this arvo.
I'm prob a bit shorter than you, as the footrest is fine for me!
Gerry