Exam 37: Clutches

____________________ is another name for the diaphragm spring.

Clutch drag occurs if the clutch disc is not completely released when the clutch pedal is fully depressed.

Technician A says that a leaking clutch master cylinder primary seal will cause fluid to leak onto the clutch pedal and driver's footwell. Technician B says that a leaking clutch master cylinder secondary seal will not show externally but will cause the pedal to be low and spongy. Who is correct?

Passenger cars and light trucks are now almost exclusively equipped with _____ spring-type clutches.

Technician A says the clutch assembly is located between the engine and the transmission. Technician B says the clutch provides a mechanical coupling between the engine flywheel and the transmission input shaft. Who is correct?

What is the function of the release bearing?

A technician is replacing a leaking clutch slave cylinder. After removing the cylinder, he takes it apart and finds a swollen cup seal. What should be done?

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

How is a clutch alignment tool used for?

The clutch friction disc always rotates with the ______.

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

Until recently, asbestos was the material that was molded or woven into facings of the clutch disk.

What is the difference between chatter, pedal pulsation, and clutch vibration?

Chatter is a shuddering felt in the vehicle when the pressure plate releases the clutch disc.

You should check the pressure plate for ____________________ with a straightedge and feeler gauge.

When compared to a diaphragm-type pressure plate, a coil spring pressure plate assembly has fewer moving parts.

What steps should be taken to ensure that the clutch will perform adequately?

Identify three possible causes of a slipping clutch.

What could cause a clutch pedal pulsation?

There is approximately 10 psi residual pressure in the hydraulic clutch lines when the clutch is in the engaged position.