COVER ASSY, CLUTCH

COVER ASSY, CLUTCH

Substitutions
CLIP OR SPRING, RELEASE BEARING HUB

CLIP OR SPRING, RELEASE BEARING HUB

COVER ASSY, CLUTCH

COVER ASSY, CLUTCH

COVER ASSY, CLUTCH

CLUTCH COVER TYC-518/40

Clutch Pressure Plate Assembly for Toyota Bus Applications
Why this part is needed
Keep your drivetrain crisp and reliable with this heavyβduty clutch cover assembly. It delivers stable clamp load, smooth engagement, and long life in stopβstart, fully loaded routes. The unit clamps the clutch disc to the flywheel, transferring engine torque to the gearbox. Correct clamp force stops slip, protects the disc, and keeps shifts clean on hills and city runsβideal for Toyota Coaster duty.
How it works βοΈ
A heatβtreated diaphragm spring pushes a machined pressure ring against the disc. Pressing the pedal makes the release bearing lift the spring fingers, relieving pressure so gears change freely. A rigid steel cover, vents, and precise balancing control heat, warping, vibration, and noise, keeping engagement consistent mile after mile.
What happens if itβs broken β
Expect slipping under load, shudder on takeβoff, hard or inconsistent pedal, burnt smell, grinding into gear, and rising fuel use. Driving on can overheat the flywheel, glaze the disc, crack spring fingers, and damage the release bearing and input shaft splinesβturning a routine clutch job into a costly overhaul.
Compatibility
- Coaster
