Exam 37: Clutches

Technician A says clutch linkage may be mechanically or hydraulically operated. Technician B says clutch linkage includes shaft and lever linkage and cable linkage designs. Who is correct?

____________________ can result when the splines in the clutch disc hub or on the transmission input shaft are damaged or when there are problems with the release levers.

Dual-mass flywheels do not require special testing tools to determine their condition.

Describe the procedure for testing clutch dragging.

Which of the following components is NOT part of a clutch disc?

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?

Identify three possible causes of a dragging clutch.

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.

Technician A says the clutch fork moves the pilot bearing. Technician B says the clutch fork movement is controlled by the clutch pedal. Who is correct?

Chatter is caused by liquid contaminants on the friction surfaces.

When making a clutch adjustment, it is necessary to ______.

A shaking or shuddering that is felt in the vehicle as the clutch is engaged is known as clutch ____________________.

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

The clutch and the brake system may share the same reservoir.

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.

Internal slave cylinders are being discussed. Technician A says the slave cylinder and the clutch release bearing are a single unit and cannot be serviced separately. Technician B says to replace the slave cylinder, the transmission must be removed. Who is correct?

Pilot bearings are being discussed. Technician A says the pilot bearing supports one end of the input shaft. Technician B says the pilot bearing keeps the clutch disc centered in the pressure plate. Who is correct?

___________________ linkage is the most commonly used clutch linkage.

Which statement concerning dual-mass flywheels is false?

Technician A says the front of the transmission input shaft may be supported by a pilot bearing. Technician B says on some transaxles the input shaft is not supported by a pilot bearing. Who is correct?