The clutch

Question 1

what can cause a clutch to slip?

Answer 1

oil reaching the clutch linings or a worn clutch disc

Question 2

how would you know when a clutch is slipping?

Answer 2

when the engine is at full revolution and the vehicle will not pull or move off in response to the engine.

Question 3

name the main parts of the clutch?

Answer 3

flywheel
driven plate or clutch disc
pressure plate
clutch springs 
release fingers
clutch cover 
thrust bearing or (clutch carbon)

Question 4

list of clutch components

part 1

Answer 4

1. cover
2. release lever
3. lever retainer
4. lever pin
5. anti- rattle spring
   6 strut

Question 5

list of clutch components

part 2

Answer 5

1. eyebolt with nut
2. thrust plate
3. pressure plate
4. pressure plate spring
5. driven plate assembly
6. lining

Question 6

list of clutch components

part 3

Answer 6

1. release bearing assembly
2. release bearing
3. bearing retainer
4. spring washer
5. set bolt
6. withdrawal lever.

Question 7

list of clutch components

part 4

Answer 7

1. bush
2. spring washer.
3. pivot bolt
4. nut
5. rubber boot

Question 8

what is the use of the gear-box?

Answer 8

it changes power to speed and speed to power.

it also maintains a ratio between engine and road wheels as it required by road and load conditions.

Question 9

what can cause a gear lever to jump out of gear?

Answer 9

defective selector springs or worn gears.

Question 10

what is the use of the drive shaft?

Answer 10

to transmit power between gear-box and differential.

Question 11

what is the use of the universal joints?

Answer 11

they transmit power from one shaft to another

although the shafts are not in alignment

Question 12

what is the use of the differential?

Answer 12

it drives the road wheels by means of axles and hubs

Question 13

what are the main parts of the differential?

Answer 13

crown wheel
pinion gear
differential gears
bearings

Question 14

what is the use of the differential gears?

Answer 14

when the vehicle turns, it reduces the speed of the inner wheel and increases the speed of the outer wheel,
although the wheels are driven with the same force.

Question 15

what is the use of the pinions?

Answer 15

it is attached to the drive shaft and it drives the crown wheel which in turn drives the axles and road wheels.

Question 16

what are the most likely causes of a noisy differential?

Answer 16

lack of oil
defective crown or pinion gear
defective bearings

Question 17

how can you detect a broken axle?

Answer 17

when the engine is in motion, the gear is engaged and the clutch is released, the vehicle will not move and the drive shaft is turning.

Question 18

what is the use of the clutch?

Answer 18

to engage and to disengage the engine from the transmission.

it enables the drive to be taken up smoothly and allow the changing of gears.