Repair and Diagnosis: Transmission: Clutches: Description

A single plate, dry friction disc with a diaphragm spring-type clutch is used on all models. The assembly consists of a clutch disc, pressure plate and a clutch release mechanism.

The clutch disc has compressed springs placed between the hub and the steel plate that allows the disc to slightly rotate on the hub. This reduces the amount of torsional vibration from the engine to be transmitted to the transmission. The clutch release mechanism consists of a release fork and a throw-out bearing, which is controlled by a cable.