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A component that connects and disconnects the transfer of motion between the engine and the gearbox.
Reviewed 05.10.2026 · Version 2 · Scope: General
Its function makes it possible to engage or disengage parts of the transmission. Different configurations exist, so a general explanation is not a substitute for the documentation for the specific system.
In a hypothetical manual transmission, disengaging the clutch temporarily separates the engine’s motion from the gearbox input.
It helps explain the function of a common component and distinguish a technical description from a fault diagnosis.
Not every automatic gearbox uses the same mechanism. A definition cannot diagnose wear or establish a repair procedure.
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