New Clutch Assembly Service at Capitol Subaru in Salem, OR

January 15th, 2024

Every engine boasts an RPM sweet spot where it optimally generates power while consuming the least amount of fuel. The transmission plays a crucial role in enhancing engine efficiency across different speeds by adjusting gear ratios, ensuring your vehicle can operate within the engine's sweet spot regardless of your speed. In a manual transmission car, the clutch assembly facilitates gear changes and is controlled by the clutch pedal. The clutch assembly comprises the clutch disc, the clutch pressure plate, and the flywheel. Over time, wear and tear can affect the clutch assembly's performance. If you're experiencing difficulty with shifts or detecting a grinding sensation when pressing the clutch pedal, it may be an indication that your manual transmission car requires a new clutch assembly.

How does a Manual Transmission Clutch Wear Out?

In order to allow the transmission to change gear, the engine's rotating crankshaft must disconnect from the transmission. This is accomplished using the clutch. When you press the clutch pedal, a spring pushes the clutch pressure plate away from the clutch disc, allowing the engine to spin freely without delivering power to the transmission. It's in that window that you can make your gear change.

Thousands and thousands of uses over years of driving will eventually cause the clutch to wear out. The friction material on the clutch disc can wear down over time. You could also develop problems with the diaphragm spring that moves the pressure plate, or the flywheel could become damaged and make the car difficult to start.

What To Know About Your Clutch Assembly

For the transmission to shift gears, the engine's rotating crankshaft must disengage from the transmission, a task efficiently carried out by the clutch. By pressing the clutch pedal, a spring force separates the clutch pressure plate from the clutch disc, allowing the engine to rotate freely without transmitting power to the transmission. This brief disconnection enables smooth gear changes. However, after countless uses over years of driving, the clutch inevitably undergoes wear and tear. The friction material on the clutch disc may gradually erode, and issues can arise with the diaphragm spring controlling the pressure plate. Additionally, the flywheel might sustain damage, making it challenging to start the car.

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