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CLUTCH

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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.

FOR PETROL VERSION

FOR DIESEL VERSION

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.