Automotive bearings

When the clutch release bearing is in operation, the force of the clutch pedal is transmitted to the clutch release bearing. The clutch bearing moves toward the center of the clutch platen such that the platen is pushed away from the clutch plate to separate the clutch plate from the flywheel. When the clutch pedal is released, the spring pressure in the pressure plate pushes the pressure plate forward, pressing against the clutch plate, separating the clutch plate and the clutch bearing, and completing a working cycle.