Operation

OPERATION

T350-Equipped Models




LHD Clutch Hydraulic System-Typical





The clutch hydraulic system is responsible for engaging and disengaging the clutch. Depressing the clutch pedal develops fluid pressure in the clutch master cylinder. This pressure is transmitted to the slave cylinder through a connecting line. In turn, the slave cylinder operates the clutch release lever.




RHD Clutch Hydraulic System-Typical





RHD - Typical

Slave cylinder spring force causes the release lever to hold the release bearing in contact with the diaphragm spring, also known as bearing preload. During a clutch pedal actuation, hydraulic fluid pressure applies force through the release lever to make the bearing press the diaphragm spring fingers inward on the fulcrums. This action moves the pressure plate rearward, relieving clamp force on the clutch disc.

G288-Equipped Models

The clutch hydraulic system is responsible for engaging and disengaging the clutch. Depressing the clutch pedal develops fluid pressure in the clutch master cylinder. This pressure is transmitted to the slave cylinder through a connecting line.

Slave cylinder force transmits through the integral release bearing, which is in contact with the pressure plate diaphragm spring. As additional force is applied, the bearing depresses the diaphragm spring fingers inward on the fulcrums. The action moves the pressure plate rearward, relieving clamping force on the clutch disc.