Repair and Diagnosis: Transmission: Clutch: Clutches: Description

Single plate, dry friction disc with a diaphragm spring type clutch is used on all models. The assembly consists of the clutch driven plate, cover pressure plate and clutch release mechanism. The clutch driven plate has a spring dampened hub to reduce the transmitting of torsional vibrations from the engine to the transmission. Grooves on both sides of the clutch driven plate lining prevent sticking of the plate to flywheel and pressure plate due to vacuum between the members on disengaging. The clutch release mechanism consists of a ball thrust bearing, cable or linkage to manually control the action of the bearing.