3315486 - Introduction - CLUTCH
The clutch is the dry, single plate hydraulically operated type.DESCRIPTION
Introduction
The system consists of:
- a clutch pump (master cylinder) (1) fixed to the pedals which compresses the oil
- a connecting pipe (8) between the pump and the clutch operating cylinder
- an impulse damper (6) in the pipe
- a clutch operating cylinder (2) fixed to the gearbox
- linkage (7) operating the thrust bearing
- a thrust bearing (3)
- a clutch drip tray (5) with diaphragm springs
- a clutch disc (4); without springs due to the adoption of the twin earth flywheel.
The hydraulic operation makes it possible to:
- reduce the transmission of vibrations to the passenger compartment due to the damping effect of the oil
- improve the gradualness of the engagement due to a constant adjustment of the clutch pedal setting
- decrease the operating load on the clutch pedal.
1, Clutch pump
2, Clutch operating cylinder
3, Thrust bearing
4, Clutch disc
5, Clutch drip tray
6, Impulse damper
7, Linkage
8, Connecting pipe between pump and cylinder
9, Clutch pedal
10, Brake/clutch fluid reservoir