What Components Make Up a Clutch?
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An automotive clutch consists of components such as the clutch disc, flywheel, clutch pressure plate, release sleeve, release bearing, return spring, clutch cable or clutch hydraulic cylinder, push rod, clutch release fork, and clutch pedal. Overview of an Automotive Clutch: The automotive clutch is located within the flywheel housing between the engine and the transmission. The output shaft of the clutch serves as the input shaft of the transmission. During vehicle operation, the driver can press or release the clutch pedal as needed to temporarily disconnect or gradually engage the engine and transmission, thereby interrupting or transmitting the engine's power to the transmission. Principle of an Automotive Clutch: The driving and driven parts of the clutch utilize friction between contact surfaces, or employ liquid as a transmission medium, or use magnetic transmission (electromagnetic clutch) to transmit torque. This allows for temporary disengagement and gradual engagement between the two parts, while also permitting relative rotation during the transmission process.