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Cover assembly

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Item Description
1 Pressing ring
2 Diaphragm spring
3 Clutch cover

Role of the cover assembly 

The cover assembly comprises the pressing ring, diaphragm spring and clutch cover; it ensures that sufficient contact pressure is applied. In addition, the cover assembly transmits the torque from the flywheel to the pressing ring and then onto the clutch disc.

Function of the cover assembly 

If the clutch pedal is depressed as far as it will go, the actuating force for a diaphragm spring does not increase any further when the pressure point is exceeded. This avoids excessive axial loads being applied to the transmission synchronization.