General information about the clutch (Mondeo 2)

The clutch is designed for short-term disconnection and subsequent smooth connection of the engine and transmission. Mondeo cars use a single-plate dry clutch with a pressure plate and a disc spring. The clutch drive is hydraulic. The original is the articulation of the clutch slave cylinder with the clutch release bearing. If the clutch release bearing fails, the slave cylinder must also be replaced.

The pressure in the hydraulic system is created by the master cylinder, which is connected to the clutch pedal. When the clutch pedal is pressed, the pressure increases and is transmitted to the slave cylinder and then to the clutch release bearing.

The engine flywheel is rigidly connected to the crankshaft.

The driven clutch disc is located on the primary shaft of the gearbox. Friction linings are riveted to both sides of it.

The clutch housing is attached to the flywheel and contains a pressure plate that presses the clutch disc against the flywheel.

Clutch release bearing. When the clutch pedal is pressed, the clutch release bearing presses on the clutch diaphragm spring.

Increased clutch wear occurs when the clutch discs slip. Slipping can be caused by the following reasons:

- abrupt start;

- starting off in second gear;

- keeping your foot on the clutch pedal;

- long-term towing of heavy loads;

- loose engine or gearbox mounts or loose mounting bolts. This causes vibrations in the power unit when the clutch is engaged.