Exam 37: Clutches

Technician A says an oil-soaked clutch disc cannot cause clutch chatter. Technician B says clutch chatter cannot be caused by loose bell housing bolts. Who is correct?

Shaft and lever clutch linkage are used on most modern passenger cars.

____________________ fluid is often used as the hydraulic fluid in hydraulic clutch systems.

Friction facings are riveted to wave springs that are also called Marcel or ____________________ springs.

Hydraulic clutch systems are being discussed. Technician A says the clutch master cylinder will normally need about 1 oz. of fluid a year. Technician B says if the master cylinder is less than full, there is probably a leak in the system. Who is correct?

The release bearing on a vehicle with a _____ is kept in contact with the release levers of the rotating pressure plate assembly. As a result, the release bearing rotates constantly with the pressure plate.

Which of the following statements concerning dual-mass flywheels is NOT true.

Many cable-operated clutch release systems have a(n) ____________________ mechanism located at the top of the clutch pedal to provide the correct cable to release fork tension.

Check the pressure plate for ____________________ with a straightedge and feeler gauge.

Which of the following is not a type clutch release linkage?

Technician A says the clutch allows the engine to idle while the vehicle is stopped. Technician B says the clutch is needed for gear shifting. Who is correct?

A mirrorlike shine on the pressure plate or a glazed clutch facing that results in chatter could be caused by ______.

The flywheel should not be resurfaced unless there are hot spots on its surface or the rivets on the clutch disk have made contact with the flywheel surface.

Pilot bearings are being discussed. Technician A says the pilot bearing is located in the flywheel. Technician B says the pilot bearing is located in the crankshaft. Who is correct?

Some transaxles have a short, self-centering input shaft that does not require a pilot bushing or bearing.

___________________ linkage is the most commonly used clutch linkage.

Technician A says the engine flywheel is the main driving member of the clutch. Technician B says the transmission input shaft receives driving motion from the pilot bearing. Who is correct?

Technician A tests for clutch slippage on a road test. Technician B tests for clutch slippage in the shop by engaging the clutch with the transmission in third gear while the vehicle is stationary. Who is correct?

When the clutch pedal is released on a hydraulic clutch linkage, the ______.

Chatter is caused by liquid contaminants on the friction surfaces.