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