Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual - part 1036

CLUTCH  7C-3

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

HYDRAULIC CONTROL TYPE

HEC Engine Series

4J Engine Series

6VD1

The clutch assembly consists of the pressure plate, the clutch cover, the diaphragm spring pivot pin and the driven
plate assembly.
The clutch pedal is connected to the shift block through the clutch shaft and the shift fork.
The driven plate assembly is installed between the flywheel and the pressure plate.
Diaphragm spring pressure holds the driven plate against flywheel and the pressure plate to provide the friction
necessary to engage the clutch.
Depressing the clutch pedal moves the shift fork against the shift block.
The shift block forces the release bearing against the diaphragm to overcome the force of the diaphragm spring and
separate the driven plate from the flywheel and pressure plate to disengage the clutch.
Except 6VD1 (3.2L) engine model, the conventional push-type clutch is used.
For 6VD1 (3.2L) engine model, the pull-type clutch is employed. The pull-type clutch is disengaged by pulling the
release lever (release bearing) to disengage the pressure plate.

7C-4  CLUTCH

MASTER CYLINDER

6VD1 LHD Model

Except 6VD1 LHD Model

The master cylinder converts mechanical energy into hydraulic energy.
Depressing the clutch pedal causes the push rod to move against the piston to close the return port.
Clutch fluid is forced out of the master cylinder.
Releasing the clutch pedal causes the return spring to force the piston back to its original position.
The return port is opened and the clutch fluid flows back into the fluid reservoir.
Quickly releasing the clutch pedal will cause the fluid pressure at the return spring side to be lower than the fluid
pressure at the push rod side.
This allows the fluid at the push rod side to quickly flow to the return spring side through a port in the piston head.
This equalizes the pressure at both sides of the piston.

CLUTCH  7C-5

SLAVE CYLINDER

MUA Series

MSG Series

4J Engine Series

6VD1 Engine Series

The slave cylinder converts hydraulic energy into mechanical energy.
Hydraulic fluid supplied by the master cylinder moves the slave cylinder piston to actuate the shift fork.
The mechanical energy produced by the slave cylinder is directly proportional to the diameters of the master
cylinder and the slave cylinder.
A bleeder screw is provided to bleed the slave cylinder.

7C-6  CLUTCH

HYDRAULIC DAMPER CYLINDER

Except 6VD1 LHD Model

The hydraulic damper cylinder is installed between the master cylinder and the slave cylinder to smooth out
variations in clutch pedal feel.