Automotive Service Modern Auto Tech Study Guide Chapter 53 Pages 1017-1030 Clutch Fundamentals 15 Points

Automotive Service The _________ _________ transfers twisting force from the engine to the drive wheels. Manual drive trains include such parts as the clutch, transmission, drive shaft or half shafts and the differential. Valve Train Drive Train Hybrid Train

Automotive Service 2. The __________ is used to connect and disconnect the engine and manual transmission or transaxle. The friction-type clutch is located between the engine and the transmission. Clutch Flywheel Torque Converter

Automotive Service 3. Through use of the clutch, the driver controls __________ ________ between the engine & transmission. Power Flow Shifting Tides Power Demand

Automotive Service 4. Automatic transmissions use a ______________ __________________, which is a type of fluid coupling that automatically engages and disengages the engine from the transmission as needed. (no clutch needed) Clutch Flywheel Torque Converter

Automotive Service 5. The clutch release mechanisms can be cable, linkage, or _______________________ operated. Electrically Pneumatically Hydraulicaly

Automotive Service 6. As the driver presses the clutch pedal, the friction disc is released from contacting the _______________. Pilot Bearing Flywheel Brake Disc

Automotive Service 7. When the clutch pedal is released by the driver, the flywheel, friction disc, ______________ _________, and the transmission input shaft are locked together and turn at the same speed as the engine crankshaft. Pressure Plate Pilot Bushing Torque Converter

Automotive Service 8. The ____________ bearing or bushing, pressed into the end of the crankshaft, supports the input shaft of the transmission or transaxle. Release Pilot Main

Automotive Service 9. The ________________ is the mounting place for the clutch. It is tightly bolted to a flange on the end of the crankshaft. The flywheel is the drive or input component of the clutch. Pressure Plate Flywheel Crankshaft

Automotive Service 10. The clutch _______ or friction _______ is splined to the input shaft of the transmission. It is considered the driven or output component of the clutch. NOTE: Older discs contained heat-resistant asbestos; a carcinogen. Disc Saucer Wheel

Automotive Service Friction discs have a facing or lining made of ______ - resistant substances riveted to their center hubs. Cold Heat Oil

Automotive Service 12. The ____________________ _____________ is a spring-loaded device that can either lock or unlock the friction disc to the flywheel. Pilot Bearing Pressure Plate Friction Disc

Automotive Service 13. The clutch __________________ bearing, also called the throw-out bearing, contacts the pressure plate levers while the clutch pedal is depressed. It is attached to the clutch fork or release arm. Release Apply Engagement

Automotive Service Clutch release mechanisms can be either mechanical linkage, ______________ operated, or hydraulic. Cable Electric Hand

Automotive Service 15. The _____________ __________ switch prevents the engine from cranking unless the clutch pedal is depressed. This prevents the vehicle from being driven forward or backward as it is being started. SAFETY NOTE: Cranking a manual transmission vehicle that is in gear will cause it to move!! Starting Safety Neutral Safety Storage Safety

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Links Clutch Link 1 Clutch Slip