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5. Hydraulics design and
composition
5.4 Clutch Release Cylinder
(CRC)
When the clutch pedal is pressed, the CMC push rod
moves inwards generating pressure on the circuit
and the CRC push rod moves outwards to disengage
the clutch
The clutch release cylinder is composed of:
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Cast iron, aluminum or plastic body
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Piston, generates high pressure inside the body
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Primary seal that isolates the reservoir from the
hydraulic chamber
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Secondary seal that isolates the low-pressure
chamber of the reservoir from its environment
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Push rod that connects the CRC to the clutch fork
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High pressure nozzle that connects CRC to the
high pressure pipe and the CMC.
Protection plug (at delivery)
Clips
Bleeding cap
Return
spring
High pressure
nozzle
Body
Protection boot
Push rod
Piston
Clutch release cylinder composition