Automotive Transmission 1 min read
Grabbing
A grabbing or chattering clutch will produce a very severe vibration or jerking motion when the vehicle is accelerated from…
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Automotive Transmission 3 min read
Slipping
Slipping occurs when the driven disc fails to rotate at the same speed as the driving members when the clutch…
Automotive Transmission 2 min read
Hydraulic Clutch
The hydraulically operated clutch is adjusted by changing the length of the slave cylinder pushrod. To adjust a hydraulic clutch,…
Automotive Transmission 2 min read
Pressure Plate Adjustment
When a new pressure plate is installed, do not forget to check the plate for proper adjustments. These adjustments will…
Automotive Transmission 2 min read
Clutch Operation
When the operator presses the clutch pedal, the clutch release mechanism pulls or pushes on the clutch release lever or…
Automotive Transmission 1 min read
Pilot Bearing
The pilot bearing or bushing is pressed into the end of the crankshaft to support the end of the transmission…
Automotive Transmission 1 min read
Flywheel
The flywheel is the mounting surface for the clutch (Figure 10-7). The pressure plate bolts to the flywheel face. The…
Automotive Transmission 3 min read
Diaphragm Pressure Plate
The diaphragm pressure plate (Figure 10-6) uses a single diaphragm spring instead of coil springs. The diaphragm spring is a…
Automotive Transmission 1 min read
Coil Spring Pressure Plate
The coil spring pressure plate uses small coil springs similar to valve springs (Figure 10- 5). The face of the…
Automotive Transmission 4 min read
Clutch Construction
The clutch is the first drive train component powered by the engine crankshaft. The clutch lets the driver control power…
Automotive Transmission 1 min read
Automotive Clutches
An automotive clutch is used to connect and disconnect the engine and manual transmission or transaxle. The clutch is located…
Automotive Engines 2 min read
Internal Combustion Engines
Internal combustion engines are devices that generate work using the products of combustion as the working fluid rather than as…