Positive separator for multiple disc clutches

A clutch assembly comprising:

• a clutch cover which can be secured to a flywheel;
• an intermediate plate spaced from the flywheel;
• a pressure plate arranged between the clutch cover and the intermediate plate and secured to the clutch cover so that the pressure plate is urged from an engaged position to a disengaged position;
• a first friction disk arranged between the pressure plate and the intermediate plate;
• a second friction disk arranged between the intermediate plate and the flywheel;
• and
• linkage urging the intermediate plate toward the pressure plate so that the second friction disk can be fully disengaged from the flywheel,
• wherein the linkage comprises a first link having a first end pivotably connected to the clutch cover, a second end pivotably connected to the pressure plate, and an intermediate portion, wherein the linkage further comprises a second link having a first end pivotably connected to the intermediate plate and a second end pivotably connected to the intermediate portion of the first link.