Should You Press the Clutch with Your Toes or the Sole of Your Foot?

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OAyla
07/30/25 12:37am
Press the clutch with the sole of your foot. The sole provides a sturdy, powerful, and larger contact area when pressing the clutch pedal, and the forward position makes it easier to control. The functions of the clutch are: 1. During driving, it prevents the meshed force-transmitting gears in the transmission from being unloaded of their load; 2. It prevents the drivetrain from being overloaded and reduces torsional vibration impact; 3. It ensures smooth vehicle starting. Maintenance methods for clutch use include: 1. When installing on separate shafts, the coaxiality between the driving part and the driven part shaft should not exceed 0.1mm; 2. When installing on the same shaft, axial fixation is required to prevent axial movement between the driving and driven parts; 3. Clean thoroughly before installation to remove anti-rust grease and debris; 4. For wet electromagnetic clutches, lubricating oil must be added between the friction plates during operation.
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