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Clutch Fundamentals
15 Points

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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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Clutch Parts

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21. Links
Clutch Link 1
Clutch Slip