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Chapter 62 Study Guide

Directions: Answer the following question using the information provided in this chapter.

1. An automotive ____________________ connects and disconnects the engine and manual
transmission or transaxle.

2. What is the benefit of a wet clutch?
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3. List and explain the seven basic parts of an automotive clutch.
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4. Describe what happens when the driver presses the clutch pedal and what happens when
the pedal is released.
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5. Clutch disc _________________ springs help absorb some of the vibration and shock
produced by clutch engagement.


6. The pressure plate is a spring-loaded device that can either lock or unlock the clutch disc and
the flywheel (circle or check True or False).
True False

7. What is the main purpose of the pressure plate cover?

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8. The clutch housing, or bell housing, is made of (circle or check correct answer:
a. aluminum.
b. magnesium.
c. cast iron.
d. All of the above are correct.

9. Explain clutch fork action.

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10. A(n) ______________ uses a simple hydraulic circuit to transfer clutch pedal action to the
clutch fork.

11. What is the function of an automatic clutch adjuster?

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12. The clutch start switch allows the engine to crank even if the clutch pedal is not depressed
(Circle or check True or False).
True False
13. Describe the operation of a dual-clutch transmission.
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14. What is the function of a clutch in a hybrid vehicle?

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