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Components Of The Clutch Pack

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There are three components that forms the clutch assembly. They are the clutch pack, one way clutch and the band. These components help in the gear shifting and to have a smooth driving. CLUTCH PACK The clutch pack contains alternating disks that fit inside a clutch drum in which half of the discs are made up of steel. These disks have splines which fit inside the clutch drum on the respective groves. The other half consists of a friction material bonded to their surface. These disks also have splines but on the inner side which fit into the groves on the outer surface of the adjoining hub. At appropriate times, the clutch pack is squeezed together by a piston which is present inside the clutch drum that is activated by oil pressure so that the two components become locked and turn as one. ONE WAY CLUTCH One way clutch is a device which have the effect just like that of a bicycle, where it allows a component to turn freely in one direction but not in the other. One way clutch is also called as sprang clutch. This is mainly used in ring gear so that it will not turn in opposite direction. One way clutch is commonly used in the first gear. For example, place the gear shifter in drive position and give acceleration. The vehicle begins to move normally and when the acceleration is released the vehicle continues to move freely as if the vehicle is in neutral.

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