The clutch mechanism of the vehicle being described is a traditional single-plate dry friction clutch with a membrane-type pressure spring.
Fig. VN 3.001 shows the main elements of the clutch mechanism,
VN 3.001: 1. Manual transmission; 2. Screw for fastening the clutch mechanism to the flywheel; 3. Pressure plate; 3a. Friction surface; 4. Clutch driven disc; 5. Adjusting ring; 6. Clutch release thrust bearing; 7. Flywheel; 7a. Friction surface; 8. Needle bearing of the primary shaft of the gearbox; 9. Primary shaft seal; 10. Plug; 11. Mandrel for centering the driven disk during assembly