Should the Clutch Be Depressed When Shifting Gears While Driving?

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When shifting gears while driving, it is necessary to depress the clutch, especially for car transmissions equipped with synchronizers. Without depressing the clutch, shifting gears becomes difficult. Fully depressing the clutch during gear shifting is to completely disconnect the engine from the transmission gears, allowing the gear lever to change the gear set before re-engaging. During the gear shifting process, if the clutch is not fully depressed, there will be a significant speed difference between the shifting gear set and the transmission gear set, making smooth meshing impossible and potentially causing damage to the gearbox. The clutch is located within the flywheel housing between the engine and the transmission. The clutch assembly is secured to the rear plane of the flywheel with screws. The output shaft of the clutch serves as the input shaft of the transmission. Typically, the clutch is installed together with the engine crankshaft's flywheel assembly, acting as the component that cuts off and transmits power between the engine and the vehicle's transmission system.