What are the common clutch failures in automobiles?
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Common clutch failures in automobiles include: 1. Clutch slippage; 2. Incomplete clutch disengagement; 3. Clutch shudder; 4. Abnormal clutch noise; 5. Clutch sticking. The functions of a clutch are: 1. To gradually increase the driving force for smooth vehicle starting; 2. To temporarily separate the engine and transmission for gear shifting; 3. To prevent overload in the transmission system; 4. To reduce torsional vibration impact from the engine and prolong transmission gear life. The working principle of a clutch is: 1. When the inner race is fixed, the outer race can rotate freely clockwise as the wedges don't lock; 2. When the outer race rotates counterclockwise, the wedges lock and prevent outer race rotation.