Clutch Disc: Description and Operation

CLUTCH DISC APPLICATION
Two clutch disc diameters and four different thicknesses are used.

Clutch Disc V6 Engine:

Clutch Disc V8 Engine:

A 281 mm (11 inch) diameter clutch disc is used with a 3.9L, 5.2L, or 5.9L gas engines.

Clutch Disc V10 Engine:

Clutch Disc Diesel Engine:

A 312.5 mm (12.3 inch) diameter clutch disc is used with diesel and V10 engines.

All the discs have damper springs in the hub. The 281 mm discs have four springs while the 312.5 mm disc has five springs. The damper springs provide smoother torque transfer and disc engagement.