On all models, a dry single-plate clutch is installed, which consists of a driven and pressure plates of the clutch, a central diaphragm spring, a casing and a clutch release bearing.
The driven clutch disc moves freely on the splines of the input shaft of the gearbox and is clamped between the flywheel and the pressure plate by the force that the central diaphragm spring creates. Friction linings are riveted on both sides of the driven disk. The clutch disc is connected to the hub through the parts of the torsional vibration damper. The need for a torsional vibration damper is due to the fact that with a sharp change in the speed of the car, hitting bumps in the road, abrupt engagement of the clutch, and also due to uneven engine operation, dynamic loads occur in the car transmission, causing twisting (unwinding) transmission shafts. Uneven engine torque can cause significant overloads in the transmission due to the occurrence of torsional vibrations and resonance when the frequencies of the transmitted loads coincide with the natural frequencies of the transmission. Elastic oscillations of the transmission lead not only to the appearance of noise in mechanisms and assemblies, but also to dangerous vibrations, and sometimes to breakage of parts, when the oscillation amplitude reaches a large value. The energy of torsional vibrations is absorbed by the absorber.
Clutch release drive hydraulic. The clutch release bearing is mounted on the front side of the gearbox on the clutch release clutch. The bearing is moved by the clutch release fork. When you press the clutch pedal, the piston in the master cylinder moves and compresses the fluid, which enters the clutch slave cylinder through the hose. Under pressure, the piston of the clutch slave cylinder, moving, actuates the clutch release fork. The clutch release fork moves the bearing, which acts on the pressure plate spring and moves the pressure plate away from the clutch disc. The clutch is automatically adjusted.
Note. During operation of the clutch, friction linings wear out, resulting in the formation of dust containing asbestos, which is harmful to health, therefore, when cleaning the clutch, do not use compressed air or inhale dust. Cleaning of clutch parts from dust must be done using brake fluid or methyl alcohol. After cleaning the parts, wipe them dry.