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D. HYDRAULIC ADAPTER
The hydraulic adapter connects the high
pressure line from CMC via peak torque limiter to
CSC through a small opening in the housing. The
hydraulic adapter consists of a bleeding valve
which helps to bleed and drain the clutch system.
The bleeding valve is just an ON/OFF valve which
needs to be operated while bleeding the system.
NOTE
•
The hydraulic adapter parts are not
serviceable and needs to be replaced
completely if found defective.
E. SINGLE MASS FLYWHEEL
The single mass flywheel
(SMF)
is a
flywheel having single inertia mass. It is fitted on
the engine crankshaft and provides mounting for
the clutch assembly, comprising of clutch cover
assembly and the driven disc.
The function of a conventional flywheel is
to dampen the speed fluctuations caused by
impulses during the engine cycle.
F. SELF ADJUSTING CLUTCH
A self-adjusting clutch (SAC) eliminates
problems both in terms of wear in the clutch cover
and the need for increased force at the pedal as
the facing thickness reduces.
In addition, the service life of the clutch is
increased considerably. A self-adjusting clutch
does not normally need to be replaced during the
service life of the vehicle.
A self-adjusting clutch (SAC) senses the
increase in release load at the diaphragm spring. It
has an adjustment mechanism between the
diaphragm spring and the clutch cover. This
maintains the angle of the diaphragm spring and
ensures that the pedal effort remains constant
throughout the life of the clutch.