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Shift Lever Sticks in Gear

Nissan Pickup 4-cylinder 1990-92

Symptoms: The manual transmission may intermittently stick in first or reverse gear. The shift lever can not be moved.

Diagnosis:  Make sure that:
1. Clutch pedal height checks out O.K.
2. Clutch hydraulic system has adequate fluid, no leaks, and has been bled.
3. Vehicle did not creep forward or backward when shifter was stuck.

Correction: Replace clutch cover (pressure plate) and disc.

Source: Nissan Bulletin #F172855 (9/3/92)

NOTE: We recommend replacing the release bearing and pilot bearing when replacing the clutch cover and disc.

BWC PARTS INFORMATION:

New Clutch Set: 061-9110 (Includes cover, disc, release bearing, pilot bearing.)
Clutch disc: 061-2804
Clutch cover: 061-3573
Release bearing without hub: 062-0302
Release bearing with hub:062-1155
Pilot bearing:068-0017
Clutch alignment tool:066-8024

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