Clutch System Argo Service Manual
Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com
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General Instructions
Automatic Torque Converter System
The torque converter system automatically regulates the torque delivered by the
engine to the transmission. The System consists of a driver clutch located on the
engine output shaft, a driven clutch located on the input shaft of the transmission,
and a drive belt.
On acceleration, the driver clutch moveable face travels towards the fixed face as the
weights in the clutch are pushed outwards due to centrifugal force. This in turn
compresses the internal spring of the driver clutch. As the driver clutch faces
narrow, they grip the drive belt moving it towards the top of the driver clutch. (Top
No Load Speed). At the same time, the transmission’s driven clutch plates spread
apart as the belt rides down between the faces. The tension in this clutch is also
regulated by a spring. As the vehicle comes under load, the spring loaded cam on
the driven clutch forces the clutch plates together, causing the CVT to “Back Shift”.
At idle the belt should rest flush or a little beyond the edge of the driven clutch on
the transmission. At top no load speed the belt should run near or to the top of the
driver clutch.
Worn or dirty clutch components, or a worn drive belt will make the ARGO
unreliable and unsafe to operate.
Detailed information on standard workshop and safety procedures, and general
servicing operations is not included in this manual, which has been prepared to
assist qualified service personnel. ODG assumes no responsibility or liability for
PERSONAL INJURY or VEHICLE DAMAGE which results from any servicing
procedure performed, including those instructions outlined in this manual.
