How to Find the Half-Engagement Point of the Clutch?

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Hunger
07/30/25 10:15am
To find the half-engagement point of the clutch, follow these methods: 1. As the clutch pedal is lifted to the half-engagement point, the car will transition from stationary to moving with a noticeable vibration. Placing your hands lightly on the steering wheel will allow you to feel this vibration; 2. When the engine sound begins to change and the vehicle experiences a slight vibration, the clutch pedal will also give a pushing sensation against your foot. At this moment, the clutch is at the half-engagement point. Half-engagement refers to the unstable connection state of the clutch, where the driver depresses the clutch pedal, gradually reducing the pressure on the clutch pressure plate, causing the driving disc and driven disc to be in a state of both rotating and slipping.
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