The clutch components consists of the flywheel, high friction disc, plate, spring, and throwout bearing and release system. The flywheel mount along with the engine shaft. The pressure plate, which is bolted to the flywheel, holds the clutch assembly together. The disc is placed between the flywheel and pressure plate, which allow allows the pressure plate and the flywheel to in touch and separate.
Manual Transmission Video Explanation
When the drive presses the clutch will pull up the pressure plate make the flywheel and disc disengage. At this time, the gear is safe to be shifted. Release the clutch, the gear will re-engage to the selected gear.
The working principle for clutch look so simple, do you know the clutch will encounter wear and tear in the long run? How much it will completely worn up is really depend on how the driving habit of the car driver. Clutch is designed to slip slightly when the clutch is first engaged or during gear change to give you a smooth drive. but once the clutch is fully released, it should not slip at all. If this is happened, the clutch might worn up and need for a replacement. Land rover spare clutch is also same like the usual car clutch.
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