Introduction to the Fiat 500 Clutch & Exploded View
by Miller | October 17, 2008 | In 500 Workshop, Clutch | No Comments
Lets learn a bit more about the Fiat 500 clucth.
The clutch is a single disc design and incorporates a driven plate ( which carries the friction materials on each side) and a pressure plate and cover assembly. On early cars the pressure plate is tensioned by coil springs and the pressure is taken off by a central release ring linked to three release lever which pivot on the cover.
The clutch operating lever pivots in the forward end of the gearbox casing and thrust bearing on the inner end bears on to the release ring when the arm is operated. The operating arm is moved by a cable from the [More]
