Nissan Maxima: 2k Max SE noisy clutch

All,

I've got a 2K Max SE, 5spd (54K miles) with what appears to be a noisy
clutch cable or mechanism when depressing the clutch. I had a friend
peek into the engine compartment while I repeatedly operated the clutch.
The noise seems to originate from outside the transmission and from
what is visible, a cable with a rubber boot over it, under the
intake/airbox tubing. It is kind of metallic squeak/groan noise. I can
shift fine with no resistance or binding and there doesn't appear to be
any other associated problems, just noisy.

This is my first Maxima. I consider myself reasonably handy with tools
and have done complete clutch/brake/struts/CV axle/water pump/timing
belt work on a previous vehicle ('89 Jetta).

Has anyone with a manual Maxima had this problem? If so, what was the
fix. NissTech, your thoughts?

TIA
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Mike Walsh
mawalsh [] midsouth rr com

Took it to the dealer, they lubed up the rod mechanism (parts that are
just before they disappear into the tranny) and voila!


Mike wrote: