Diagnosing Clutch Assembly Noises
Noise can resonate from many areas of a vehicle’s driveline. There are several types of noises associated with the clutch assembly. The release bearing is most often blamed for being the cause of noise when, in many cases, it is not the release bearing at all. For example, technicians often describe a squeaking noise emanating
Clutch Problems: No Release Causes
No release is probably the most common of all clutch problems. The purpose of the clutch is to couple and decouple the engine and transmission. Poor clutch release makes it difficult to impossible to start and stop the vehicle or change gears. Common release problems are: • Air in a hydraulic release system; • A
Volkswagen Tech Tip: Clutch Pedal Not Returning To Position
This tech tip provides some things to consider before unnecessarily replacing hydraulic components on Volkswagen Jetta sedans when diagnosing a customer report that the clutch pedal won’t return to its position.
ZF Services Added 49 New Part Numbers To Sachs Clutch Line In 2013
ZF Services LLC, the strategic aftermarket business unit of ZF Friedrichshafen AG in North America, reports that it added 49 new parts to the Sachs passenger car and light truck clutch product line during the course of 2013.
Kiene Diesel Develops Another Clutch Caddy Adapter
Kiene Diesel developed a new adapter for the multifunctional Clutch Caddy. The CC2066 DPF kit includes a support tray, a matched set of ballistic nylon JackSacks and a 2” Load Hugger Safety Strap to secure the load.
Dual-Clutch Transmissions: Coming To Your Shop Sooner Than You Think
A dual-clutch transmission is more than just two clutch plates where there was just one. The two clutches are not connected. The clutches power shafts with one nested inside the other. These input shafts connect to what could be called counter shafts that run parallel to each other.
GMB North America Celebrates 70th Anniversary, Plans To Launch Fan Clutch Line At AAPEX
GMB North America has announced it will be participating once again in AAPEX this year, Nov. 5-7 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. To bring its 70th anniversary year to a close, GMB will be launching its full fan clutch line at the show. GMB offers parts for most European, Asian and domestic built vehicles.
Tech Tip: Adjustable Clutch Master Cylinders
Following a new clutch installation, there is nothing worse than experiencing slipping or release problems. Many times installers even begin to believe that the new clutch kit is defective. This is not correct, in most cases! The majority of the time, a simple, quick adjustment will alleviate any problems. Most Japanese/Korean imports utilize an adjustable clutch master cylinder. When a new clutch kit is installed, the master cylinder needs to be re-adjusted to work properly with this new kit and avoid release and slipping problems.
New Four Seasons CLT1 EVC Compressor Drive Tool Provides Accurate Measuring Of Clutchless Compressors
With the new Four Seasons CLT1 EVC Compressor Drive Tool (part no. 69635), professional technicians will have an easier way to analyze the root cause and conduct the correct diagnosis of a clutchless technique to make sure the valve is reacting properly to steering signals, before opening the AC-loop.
SACHS Clutch Brand Selected Co-Approved Clutch Vendor At Automotive Distribution Network
ZF Services LLC, the strategic aftermarket business unit of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, has announced that its SACHS clutch brand was recently selected as a Co-Approved Clutch Vendor to the Automotive Distribution Network (ADN).