Is it necessary to depress the clutch when shifting gears?
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It is essential to depress the clutch when shifting gears. The functions of the clutch are: 1. Gradually increase the driving force of the vehicle to ensure a smooth start; 2. Temporarily separate the engine and transmission for gear shifting; 3. Prevent overload in the transmission system; 4. Reduce torsional vibration impact from the engine and prolong the service life of transmission gears. The working process of the clutch is: 1. When the clutch pedal is depressed, the push rod moves the master cylinder piston to increase oil pressure; 2. The oil flows through the hose into the slave cylinder, forcing the slave cylinder rod to push the release fork and move the release bearing forward; 3. When the clutch pedal is released, the hydraulic pressure is relieved; 4. The release fork gradually returns to its original position under the action of the return spring, and the clutch is re-engaged.