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Hydraulic Clutch
The hydraulically operated clutch is adjusted by changing the length of the slave cylinder pushrod.…
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Pressure Plate Adjustment
When a new pressure plate is installed, do not forget to check the plate for…
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Clutch Operation
When the operator presses the clutch pedal, the clutch release mechanism pulls or pushes on…
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Pilot Bearing
The pilot bearing or bushing is pressed into the end of the crankshaft to support…
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Flywheel
The flywheel is the mounting surface for the clutch (Figure 10-7). The pressure plate bolts…
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Diaphragm Pressure Plate
The diaphragm pressure plate (Figure 10-6) uses a single diaphragm spring instead of coil springs.…
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Coil Spring Pressure Plate
The coil spring pressure plate uses small coil springs similar to valve springs (Figure 10-…
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Clutch Construction
The clutch is the first drive train component powered by the engine crankshaft. The clutch…
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Automotive Clutches
An automotive clutch is used to connect and disconnect the engine and manual transmission or…
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Internal Combustion Engines
Internal combustion engines are devices that generate work using the products of combustion as the…