Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System

Description and Operation

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Description

The dual clutch is installed inside the transmission. The dual clutch consists of the odd-numbered clutch and the even-numbered clutch. The odd-numbered clutch transmits and cuts off engine power to the transmission when shifting the odd-numbered gears. The even-numbered clutch transmits and cuts off engine power to the transmission when shifting the even-numbered gears.

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