A Whirring, Grating, or Grinding Sound That Occurs When the Clutch

question 29

Multiple Choice

A whirring, grating, or grinding sound that occurs when the clutch pedal is depressed and stops when the pedal is fully released is most likely caused by ______.

• A) failed pilot bearing
• B) failed release bearing
• C) worn release levers
• D) bent release fork

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Definitions:

Triglyceride

A type of fat (lipid) found in your blood, formed from a single molecule of glycerol and three fatty acids.

Glycerol Molecule

A simple sugar alcohol compound with three hydroxyl (OH) groups, used as a sweetener and in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.

Fatty Acid Molecules

Long-chain hydrocarbons with a carboxylic acid group at one end, important in dietary fats and cell membrane structure.

Carbon-Carbon Double Bonds

A type of covalent bond between two carbon atoms where two pairs of electrons are shared, creating areas of high electron density and reactivity.