<p>The friction clutch consists of a housing (2) and a pressing plate coupled torque proof with limited axial shifting. The lever element (11) carry a support element (16) to form a swiveling bearing (8) for the lever arrangement (5), which is provided on cover turned side of the lever arrangement with an axially fixed connection with assigned lever element. The support element has a swiveling area (17) which supports swiveling axially to the housing at the connecting element (18).</p>