Clutch: Description and Operation
CLUTCH SYSTEMDESCRIPTION
SELF ADJUSTING CLUTCH (S.A.C.) COVER
^ As a clutch disc facing is worn away according to its durability, a cover weight is increasing and a clutch pedal pressure can be more needed.
^ To make up for this defect, the self adjusting clutch system makes the requested pedal pressure minimized so that makes the maintenance cycle longer.
^ Applied only in 2.4L gasoline engine vehicles.
CONCENTRIC SLAVE CYLINDER-C.S.C.
It improves working efficiency and lowers the number and the weight of part by unifying clutch release control parts(clutch release bearing - clutch release cylinder) in a manual transaxle.
OPERATION
CONCENTRIC SLAVE CYLINDER-C.S.C.
When the clutch pedal is pressed, oil pressure is transmitted along the arrow directions shown and that moves the clutch slave cylinder and the diaphragm spring of the clutch cover.