Clutch Disc Application

DESCRIPTION
Various size and design of clutches are used for the different engine transmission combinations. The currently used clutches and applications are listed below.

Fig. 8:

Fig. 9:

A 281 mm (11 inch) diameter clutch disc is used with a 3.9L, 5.2L, or 5.9L gas engines (Fig. 8) and (Fig. 9).

Fig. 10:

A 312.5 mm (12.3 inch) diameter clutch disc is used with diesel and V10 engines and (Fig. 10).
All the discs have damper springs in the hub. The 281 mm discs have four springs, the 312.5 mm diesel/V10 disc has nine springs. The damper springs provide smoother torque transfer and disc engagement.


OPERATION
The different size and design of clutches are used to tune the feel of the clutch application for each drivetrain combination. The variables involved in choosing a clutch for a specific combination include engine torque and power, vehicle weight, and intended vehicle usage (towing versus non-towing).