Clutch Systems exercise

What does the amount of torque a clutch can transmit depend on?

• The size of the clutch disc

• The amount of friction between the clutch disc and the mating surfaces

• The speed of the engine

• The type of transmission.

Dry (automotive) clutches rely on ______ to transmit torque from the engine to the transmission.

• hydraulic pressure

• electrical signals

• friction

• magnetic fields

What factors is clutch friction dependent on?

• Coefficient of friction, diameter of the clutch, number of clutch discs, and spring force

• Engine size, transmission type, and vehicle weight

• Type of fuel used and engine temperature

• Road conditions and weather.

A flywheel provides a friction surface for the clutch disc and a mounting surface for the ______.

• brake pads

• pressure plate

• engine block

• transmission gears

Flywheels can be either ______.

• A) single mass or dual mass

• B) large or small

• C) heavy or light

• D) round or square

What is the function of a pressure plate in a clutch system?

• It clamps the clutch disc between the pressure plate and the flywheel

• It cools the engine

• It lubricates the clutch

• It measures engine speed.

A clutch throw-out bearing and clutch fork work together to compress the ______ when the clutch pedal is pressed.

• brake pads

• pressure plate springs

• engine pistons

• transmission gears

Movement of the clutch pedal is transferred to the clutch assembly either ______.

• A) electrically or magnetically

• B) mechanically or hydraulically

• C) manually or automatically

• D) digitally or analog

Hydraulic systems use a clutch master cylinder and a ______ to operate the clutch.

• brake booster

• slave cylinder

• fuel injector

• spark plug

Clutch maintenance should include checks for which of the following?

• Clutch pedal free play, hydraulic leaks, excess moisture in brake fluid

• Tire pressure, oil level, and coolant level

• Battery charge, alternator function, and starter motor

• Headlight alignment, windshield wiper function, and horn.