Clutch Controls

The clutch system includes:
^ Clutch master cylinder.
^ Clutch slave cylinder.
^ Clutch release fork.
^ Clutch release hub and bearing.
^ Hydraulic clutch hose.
^ Lower clutch slave cylinder tube.
^ Clutch pedal.

The clutch master cylinder transmits fluid pressure to the clutch slave cylinder which, in turn, moves the clutch release fork and the clutch release hub and bearing.

The clutch master cylinder uses brake fluid and shares a common reservoir with the brake master cylinder. When the clutch pedal is depressed, the clutch release hub and bearing pushes the diaphragm spring center toward the flywheel. The diaphragm spring pivots at the fulcrum, relieving the load on the clutch pressure plate. Steel spring straps riveted to the clutch pressure plate cover pull the clutch pressure plate from the clutch disc, disengaging the engine torque from the transaxle and enabling the gears to be changed.