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    Clutch

    Introduction

     Clutch is mechanical device which connects and disconnects the engine to the
    transmission
     Present in vehicles with manual transmission
    Clutch operation
    Parts of a Clutch

     Clutch disc
     Pressure plate
     Pilot bearing
     Release bearing
     Clutch fork
    Flywheel

     Not usually considered as part of a clutch

     Provides mounting for the pressure plate

     Dual mass flywheel – smoother flywheel


    Clutch Disc
    Pressure plate

     There are two types


    1) Coil spring clutch
    2) Diaphragm clutch
    Advantages Disadvantages
    Coil spring More Coils can be High pedal pressure
    installed
    Centrifugal forces applies When disc wears clutch is
    more tightly applied less heavily
    Precise balancing required
    after assembly
    Diaphragm Compact
    Spring pressure increases
    as the disc wears
    Well balanced
    Simpler installation
    Pilot bearing
    Release bearing
    Clutch Fork
    Release mechanism

     Clutch release mechanism is controlled using two systems


    1) Cables
    2) Hydraulics

    Clutch start switch


    Installed in the clutch pedal
    Engine wont start unless the pedal is engaged.
    Clutch cable

     Cable is connected to the clutch


    Pedal.

    Light use. Smaller cars and bikes.


    Hydraulic Clutch

     Dot 3 brake fluid is used

     Heavy uses. SUVS and


    Commercial vehicles
    Clutch Free Travel

     Adjusted to about one inch at pedal.


     Newer vehicles consist of self adjusting clutches
    Clutch Release with Respect to Pedal
    Clutch categories according to operation

     Dry Clutch
     Wet clutch – Friction material is installed in a oil bath/flows oil.
     Centrifugal clutch – Cone clutch with friction material is applied outside of
    conical shape.
    Clutch system wear

     Signs of a worn clutch and possible diagnosis


    1) Trouble shifting into gear
    2) Clutch feels softer
    3) Clutch slips
    4) Clutch takes higher up than usual
    5) Noise
    6) Clutch pedal stays on floor
    7) Clutch is stiffer
    Racing clutch
    Thank you

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