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Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Clouding

The formation or presence of a haze in a liquid such as a paint film.

Clutch

A device to allow drive to be connected and disconnected. In a starter motor a clutch is used to only allow drive to pass one way - starter to engine, NOT engine to starter.

Clutch (Transmission)

Disengages / Engages drive from the engine.

Clutch Fork

See Release Fork.

Clutch Linkage

Mechanism to connect the pedal to the clutch release bearing. May be cable, electrically or hydraulically operated.

Clutch Pack

A set of friction plates and pressure plates in a multi-plate clutch.

Clutch Plate

The friction plate used as part of a clutch.

CMP

Camshaft Position Sensor

CMP Sensor

Abbreviation for the camshaft position sensor.

CO

Carbon Monoxide