Despite not being adopted as a mainstream solution across the automotive industry, certain car brands installed automated manual transmission (ASG or AMT) systems in significant numbers. The most prominent example is Smart. Here, clutch specialist ZF Aftermarket – which has spare parts under its Sachs brand for many vehicles with ASG in its program – provides tips for successful clutch replacement.
There are a considerable number of automated manual transmissions within the current vehicle population. When replacing the clutch, mechatronics engineers must proceed with particular care to ensure correct functionality. The most important component is the actuator, which has to be adjusted or trained depending on the vehicle manufacturer