Clutch operation (Hyundai Elantra J1)

The transmission of force between the engine and the gearbox is carried out by means of a clutch, which operates using the force of friction. Two adjacent surfaces clamp a third and hold it so tightly that it rotates along with these surfaces. The meaning of this is that this connection can be broken at any time. The flywheel and pressure plate with spring are firmly connected to the engine. Between them is clamped the driven clutch disc, which is connected by a splined joint to the gearbox shaft.

Another important function is performed by the clutch release bearing: when the clutch pedal is pressed, it presses the pressure plate under the action of the clutch drive mechanism and overcomes the force of the pressure plate spring. The driven disk is then released from its forced clamped position and can rotate freely between the pressure plate and the flywheel. The engine and gearbox are separated.

The vehicle is equipped with a hydraulic clutch drive. The clutch is single-disc, dry, with a diaphragm spring.

The clutch disc moves freely along the splined gearbox input shaft and occupies the required position between the flywheel and the pressure plate when the pressure plate spring is pressed. The friction linings are riveted to the clutch disc and have a spring-loaded lining to absorb gearbox vibration and improve power take-off.