Archive for January, 2010

What is Lock-up Clutch Mechanism?

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 The lock-up clutch mechanism connects the engine power directly and mechanically to the automatic transaxle. Since the torque converter uses the fluid flow to transmit the power indirectly, there are ...

Automotive Clutch Cover Parts and Descriptions

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 The primary purpose of the clutch cover is to connect and disconnect engine power. It must be well balanced while it is rotating, and radiate heat efficiently at the time ...

Torque Converter Operation

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 A general description of torque converter operation when the shift lever is shifted into a "D", "2", "L" or "R" is given below. 1. Engine idling, vehicle stopped When the engine is ...

Stator One-way Clutch Function

Monday, January 18th, 2010 The direction of the fluid entering the stator from the turbine runner depends on the difference in the rotational speeds between the pump impeller and turbine runner. 1. When the rotation ...

The Propeller Shaft Description

Monday, January 18th, 2010 The propeller shaft (on FR vehicles and 4WD vehicles) transmits power from the transaxle/transmission to the differential. The propeller shaft can move up and down in response to the road ...

What is an Automotive Drive Shaft/Axle Shaft ?

Monday, January 18th, 2010 The drive shaft/axle shaft transmits the drive force to the wheel. 1. Drive shaft (Independent suspension type) They must have a mechanism which absorbs changes in the length of the ...

Synchromesh Mechanism 1 of 2

Monday, January 18th, 2010 1. Description The synchromesh mechanism is used to prevent "gear noise" and to make gear shifting smoother. This mechanism is called "synchromesh" because two gears which rotational speed is different are ...

Outline of Automotive Clutch

Monday, January 18th, 2010 The clutch is located between the engine and the manual transaxle (manual transmission) and connects and disconnects the engine power by operating the clutch pedal. Thus, the clutch can gradually ...

Stall Point and Clutch Point

Sunday, January 17th, 2010 1. Stall point The stall point refers to the situation in which the turbine runner is motionless. The difference in rotation speeds between the pump impeller and the turbine runner is ...
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