2007-03-22 14:30:01 · 6 answers · asked by incaseuwonder 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There are 2 possibilities,the a.c. compressor clutch which engages the compressor when the a.c. is turned on, or if you have a manual transmission the clutch engages the trans. to the engine so that the car moves
2007-03-22 14:36:32 · answer #1 · answered by scott h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The clutch is the friction coupling between the engine and manual transmission (there are also clutches in the auto trans). When the clutch pedal is depressed, the power to the transmission is taken away, thus causing the input shaft to slow down which makes shifting easier. When the clutch is engaged, engine power is restored to the trans.
2007-03-22 21:38:52 · answer #2 · answered by Moose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The clutch disc is tied to the transmission and drive wheels. The pressure plate is tied to the revolving engine. The pressure plate squeezes the clutch against a flywheel that locks all three together. When you push the clutch in it releases the drive wheels from the engine.
2007-03-22 21:37:30 · answer #3 · answered by denbobway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Releases the drive shaft from the gear box so you can change the gear ratio. When you release the clutch after shifting, the drive shaft is engaged and begins to turn the wheels.
2007-03-22 21:38:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a clutch puts torque on the tranny,which turns the drive axles and makes the car move.when you push the clutch in then you release the torque so you can change gears.
2007-03-22 22:11:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A manual clutch separates the gears so that you can change from one gear to another.
2007-03-22 21:38:06 · answer #6 · answered by irongrama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋