Nissan R50 manual Installing the Clutch activation system, Clutch Dampener

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Installing the Clutch activation system

This section deals with tight spaces under the dash and in the engine compartment. All items we are installing either use fasteners from the item they replace or there are already unused mounts in the vehicle.

WARNING: DO NOT ROTATE THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DISCONNECTED!

1.Remove trim under steering column.

2.Remove Steering column trim

3.Remove Steering column

4.Remove and unplug automatic brake pedal assembly. (4 12mm nuts and one bolt)

5.Install smaller brake pedal assembly and plug in.

6.Remove Automatic computer and unplug, push firewall hole cover out.

7.Install clutch master cylinder from engine compartment and push mounting bolts through firewall holes.

8.Install clutch pedal bracket on master cylinder bolts that went through the firewall and install nuts. One bolt also attaches to the top of the clutch pedal assembly.

1.Install the clutch dampener on the driver’s side fender well and the clutch master cylinder to clutch dampener line. (fig. 1.1)

Fig. 3.2 Clutch Dampener

Fig. 3.3 Clutch transfer block, passenger

 

Fender.

2. Remove the passenger side inner fender splash shields.

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R50 specifications

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