Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Mechanical Function, Overview
| 1 | Cam disc with sinusoidal cam curve | 7 | Hub with sinusoidal cam curve |
| 2 | Rollers for the annular piston | 8 | Housing for the outer plates |
| 3 | Rollers for the operating piston | 9 | Outer plates |
| 4 | Annular piston | 10 | Inner plates |
| 5 | Operating piston | 11 | Pressure springs |
| 6 | Input shaft | 12 | Output shaft. |
The transmission and bevel gear transfers engine torque to the propeller shaft. The input shaft is joined to the clutch's output shaft via the multi-plate clutch pack. The multi-plate clutch in the coupling must be engaged to transfer torque to the rear axle. The inner and outer wet multi-plate clutch are the transfer point between the input and output shafts.
The sinusoidal cam disc with its sinusoidal curve rotates at the same speed as the propeller shaft. The annular piston rollers act on the cam disc's cam curve and press the annular pistons in and out. This creates an oil flow. The oil flow is controlled by the control valve/axial solenoid to create an oil pressure. The oil pressure affects the operating pistons that are applied against the multi-plate clutch pack.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.