ARIA

CLUTCH

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 housing. This maintains the

position of the diaphragm spring and ensures that

the pedal effort required remains constant

throughout the service life of the vehicle.