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Gearbox

The gearbox transmits the rotating force of the engine to the wheels through a series of different sized gears. These gears can be shifted to change the speed and torque. Signs of gearbox issues include:

Clutch

The clutch takes the rotating force of the engines crankshaft and transfers it through the gearbox input shaft to the wheels. It does this using the clutch pedal to control 2 hydraulic cylinders. The clutch is made up of two pieces a friction plate attached to the gearbox input shaft and a pressure plate bolted to the flywheel. The pressure plate has internal springs that are controlled by being pushed by a release bearing. Signs of clutch issues include:

Hydraulic clutch cylinders

There are two Hydraulic cylinders involved in clutch control, a master cylinder connected to the clutch pedal and a slave cylinder connected to the gearbox controlling the clutch release bearing using hydraulic brake fluid. Signs of a failed hydraulic cylinder include:

Flywheel

The flywheel is a heavy disk of metal bolted to the end of the engines rotating crankshaft. The clutch pressure plate bolts to the opposite side from the crankshaft. The flywheel has a ring gear around the outside edge for the starter motor to turn the engine when the key is turned. Signs of a failing flywheel include:

Driveshafts

The drive shafts connect the gearbox to the wheels. They have a flexible joint on each end to allow for movement of the suspension and steering. Signs of a failing driveshaft include: