Clutch Disc Operation and Diagnosis

The clutch disc is a mechanical device that is used to create _____ that transfers power from the engine to the transmission.

• Tension

• Friction

• Electricity

• Fluid

What is the arrow pointing to?

• An oil patch from the rear crankshaft oils seal has splashed on the surface

• Torsion springs that reduce vibration

• The spline that connects to the transmission input shaft

• The rivets that join the two friction surfaces together with the disc

How you can determine that a clutch is slipping

• The fuel gauge starts flickering

• The engine stalls

• Engine RPM is getting higher, but you are not going faster

• You accelerate extremely fast

If the friction plate is contaminated with oil what could be symptoms ?

• Nothing it can still work

• There will be a smell, and a loss of drive

• difficulty in engagement of gears

• excessive smoke from the exhaust

You should replace a clutch if the:

• A:Friction surface is worn down to the minimum thickness

• B:The torsion springs are loose

• C:The friction material is contaminated

• All options A,B & C are correct

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