The operating members control clutch engagement/disengagement
and are known as the clutch release system. The clutch release system consists
of:
• | The clutch release bearing. |
• | The clutch release shaft. |
• | The clutch release lever. |
• | The clutch pedal shaft arm. |
When the clutch pedal is depressed, the clutch pedal shaft causes the
clutch pedal shaft arm to turn. As the clutch pedal shaft arm turns, it pulls
on the clutch cable which is connected by a clevis to the clutch pedal shaft
arm. The cable pulls on the clutch release lever which turns the clutch
release shaft. As the clutch release shaft turns, it pushes the clutch release
bearing into the pressure plate diaphragm spring levers. This releases the
pressure plate from the clutch disc and disengages the engine from the transmission.