Clutch construction The modern clutch is a single plate dry disc(see Figure 8 1). It consists of five major parts: flywheel, clutch diSc, pressure plate assembly, throw-out bearing, and clutch linkage. other parts which make up the clutch assembly are the transmission input shaft and clutch housingClutch Construction The modern clutch is a single plate, dry disc (see Figure 8- 1). It consists of five major parts: flywheel, clutch disc, pressure plate assembly, throw-out bearing, and clutch linkage. Other parts which make up the clutch assembly are the transmission input shaft and clutch housing