Geely EC718 2009 Workshop Manual page 959

Transmission / Drive Axle
3.2.2 Description and Operation
3.2.2.1 Description and Operation
The clutch is located between the engine and the transmission.
The clutch is retained to the flywheel rear surface by retaining
bolts. The clutch spline hub and transmission input shaft form
rigid connections. During driving, the driver can press or
release the clutch pedal, to temporarily separate the engine
and the transmission and or connect the engine and the
transmission gradually, to cut off or pass the engine to the
transmission input power. Clutch system mainly includes the
following components:
– Drive parts: Clutch pressure plate. Clutch pressure plate is
fixed to the flywheel by retaining bolts.
– Driven parts: Clutch driven plate with a splined hub. Spline
hub slides along the input shaft. Drive parts and driven parts
maintain contact through spring pressure. The pressure is
applied by the diaphragm spring in the pressure plate
assembly.
– Working parts: Clutch separation system consists of the
clutch pedal, split shaft, fork and split bearings. When the
clutch pedal is pressed, the isolation bearings are pushed.
Bearings then pushes the separation rod within the
pressure plate and then the clutch is separated.
Clutch System
EC718/EC718RV EC715/EC715RV 10/2009
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