A New Self-Adjusting Clutch With Code SAC (Self Adjusting Clutch) And A Concentric Placed Throwout Bearing With Integrated Hydraulic Clutch Slave Cylinder Introduced In Week 20 1997

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Cylinder

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

A new clutch control with centrally positioned throwout bearing and integrated clutch slave cylinder has the following advantages:

Fewer mechanical components.
Hydraulic system to throwout bearing.

NOTE: Introduced on all models C70/S70/V70.

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Driven Plate

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

A new clutch with self-adjusting pressure plate has the following advantages:

Automatic adjusting of work point on pressure plate ensures lower clutch release power.
The clutch is designed for high torques > 250 Nm.

NOTE: Introduced on all turbocharged engines.