SsangYong Korando III (2010 year). Manual - part 386

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1) Overview

Dual mass flywheel (DMF)

- Manual transaxle

Drive plate

- Automatic transaxle

Dual mass flywheel reduces the unbalanced 
rotation of crankshaft in manual transaxle 
equipped vehicle. The flywheel is installed on the 
crankshaft and is engaged to the clutch disc to 
transfer the driving torque from the engine to the 
powertrain system. Additionally, DMF decreases 
the rattling noise in transaxle and the vehicle 
vibration by reducing the differences of torque and 
rotational speed due to the combustion in engine.

The drive plate initially drives the powertrain 
system by using the power from the start motor 
when starting the engine. The drive plate is 
installed on the crankshaft and is engaged to the 
torque converter of automatic transaxle to transfer 
the driving torque from the engine to the powertrain 
system.

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2) Operation of DMF

Compensating the irregular operation of engine: The secondary flywheel operates almost evenly so 

does not cause gear noises

The mass of the primary flywheel is less than conventional flywheel so the engine irregularity 

increases more (less pulsation absorbing effect).

Transaxle protection function: Reduces the torsional vibration to powertrain (transaxle) by reducing 

the irregularity of engine.

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Compression stroke

Combustion stroke

Small changes from engine (k):
Damper increases the torque changes to clutch

Large changes from engine (j):
Damper decreases the torque changes to 
transaxle by absorbing the impact

Torque change curve of engine and drive shaft

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3) Features of DMF

Reduced vibration noise from the powertrain by blocking the torsional vibrations

Enhanced vehicle silence and riding comforts: reduced engine torque fluctuation

Reduced shifting shocks

Smooth acceleration and deceleration

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4) Advantages of DMF

Improved torque response by using 2-stage type spring: Strengthens the torque response in all 

ranges (low, medium, and high speed) by applying respective spring constant at each

range.

Stable revolution of the primary and secondary wheel by using planetary gear: Works as auxiliary 

damper against spring changes

Less heat generation due to no direct friction against spring surface: Plastic material is covered on the 

spring outer surface

Increased durability by using plastic bushing (extends the lifetime of grease)

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Components

Piston assembly contains piston, #1 ring, #2 ring, oil ring, piston pin and snap ring. The expansion energy 

from engine is transferred to the crankshaft through connecting rod to convert the linear movement to 

rotating energy.

Overview

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Layout and Components

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Top

Bottom

Oil ring

Piston ring

No.1 ring

Piston pin

No.2 ring

Snap ring

Piston