Podcast: Clutch course offers something for everyone

GW attends IMI-approved one-day ZF course to consider key aspects of clutch system awareness

Podcast: Clutch course offers something for everyone
Fitment issues, such as the incorrect alignment between the engine and gearbox can cause a range of problems including worn diaphragm spring fingers, while failure to adhere to the correct tightening sequences can lead to distortion and uneven wear.

Whether you’re an apprentice or a technician with 40 years’ worth of experience, you’ll gain a valuable insight into the latest clutch technology and will appreciate exactly why careful fitment is essential if you want to avoid unnecessary down time and future job rectification work.

That’s the views of the delegates who had just completed the IMI ZF clutch test paper and whom I had joined during the classroom theory and workshop practical demonstrations.

The course opens with an introduction to clutch function, design and ratings.

It’s an opportunity for the younger delegates to get to grips with the basics and also for the more experienced in the group to learn about some of the latest clutch technology such as the XTend cover assemblies which provide automatic wear compensation.

Having covered clutch operation and components, discussion turned to practical fitting tips and diagnostic skills…

This article first appeared in GW Views, click here to continue reading and discover the most common fitment errors and how to avoid them as well as for information on the latest developments in clutch technology.

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