0
On the back of the engine, bolted to the crankshaft is a flywheel. It serves three (3) purposes, one is to balance the engine, it is heavy and keeps the engine turning smoothly. Another is the gear cogs are what starter engages to start car. Third is It turns all the time when engine is running. Bolted to flywheel is a 'pressure plate' and between pressure plate and flywheel is the clutch disc. The pressure plate is spring loaded, keeping the disc firmly pressed on the flywheel. The transmission shaft, with splines goes in to the splines in center of disc and friction of disc on flywheel, from springs on pressure plate turns the transmission shaft, providing power to transmission. When you push clutch pedal, a 'throwout bearing' presses on the springs on pressure plate, (the springs are not coil springs, they are flat 'leaf' type) that when the throwout bearing pushes on them, it releases the friction and disc stops it's revolutions or spinning, therefor disengaging the flywheel, in turn engine, from transmission.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How do the clutches work in an automatic transmission?
God
How long should a clutch last on a car?
The lifespan of the clutch on the car is about 90,000 miles, but if prper care is taken, the clutch usually lasts longer. Here are some of the clutches used in the car.: Performance Clutches : These clutches can usually last longer unlike the ordinary clutches. Even driving hard and improper care will also make not much difference to these types. Try not to downshift as it causes the clutches to decrease its lifespan. Downshifting not just breaks the clutch but also the engine.
Can a Yamaha big bear 400 use regular car motor oil?
No, a big bear has wet clutches in it and normal motor oil for car will tear up your clutches. valvoline has a motorcycle oil that is ment for wet clutches. and i belive casteroil does to but not for certain. Just always make sure you read on the back of the oil and make sure it is ment for wet clutches.
How much does a race car clutch cost?
Average road racing clutches range anywhere from $350 to $600+. These clutches differ from drag racing clutches though. And the average F1 clutch style ranges from $500 to well over $1000 without a flywheel going with it.
What is the purpose of the drive straps on an assembly of a clutch plate?
drive starps are configured part of clutches . now in clutches like one plate clutches , paralell clutches , centrifugal clutches and plate and paralell clutches ,which are a type of friction clutches , it usually displaces drum off the shoe eg. in centrifugal clutches which works axially.
What are disadvantages of clutches?
Cars don't work without them. That's a pretty big disadvantage.
Does tranny honey work?
No, once the transmission clutches are burned up they must be replaced.
How do you adjust the clutch on a 1995 Mazda MX3 precidia?
You can't. Mazda MX-3's have Hydraulic clutches which work like an on/off button as opposed to the standard cable based clutches.
Does an automatic car have a clatch?
I think you mean a clutch, and yes, all cars have clutches. in an automatic car, the clutch is controlled by the computer, just like the shifts.
How does hydraulic clutches work?
by using a non-compressible fluid, it acts like a solid push-rod.
What are the habitats of the swan?
ponds, clutches and lakes ponds, clutches and lakes
Do the first and reverse gears on a 1995 SL2 use a belt or clutches?
clutches.
