Technician Handbook ! 302 Manual Transmissions & Transaxles Clutch Components The clutch assembly interrupts the power flow between the engine and the transmission when the vehicle is brought to a stop with the engine running and when shifting gears. The clutch assembly consists of the following components: • Clutch disc • Flywheel • Clutch cover assembly • Clutch release bearing • Clutch release fork The clutch disc is connected to the input shaft of the transmission , and is located between the flywheel and clutch cover assembly. The flywheel is connected to the engine crankshaft and the clutch cover assembly is attached to the flywheel.
The clutch release fork forces the clutch release bearing against the diaphragm spring of the clutch cover assembly. 8 Technical Training