What is the Function of the Clutch?
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The clutch serves to gradually engage the engine with the drivetrain, ensuring smooth vehicle startup. Below are detailed explanations of the clutch's functions: 1. The clutch is located inside the flywheel housing between the engine and the transmission. The clutch assembly is secured to the rear plane of the flywheel with screws, and the clutch output shaft serves as the transmission input shaft. During driving, the driver can press or release the clutch pedal as needed to temporarily disconnect or gradually engage the engine with the transmission, thereby cutting off or transmitting the engine's power to the transmission. 2. The clutch allows the engine to disengage from the drivetrain, enabling gear shifting in the transmission. Then, by gradually releasing the clutch pedal, the clutch engages progressively. During this engagement process, the resistance torque on the engine increases gradually. Therefore, the accelerator pedal should be pressed simultaneously to gradually increase the fuel supply to the engine, maintaining the engine speed at the minimum stable level without stalling. 3. As the clutch engagement tightens progressively, the torque transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels via the drivetrain increases gradually. Once the traction force is sufficient to overcome the starting resistance, the vehicle begins moving from a standstill and accelerates progressively.
