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Change Car Clutch

Technical 10h00 ~1000£
Estimated time 10h00
Estimated labour cost ~1000£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
595 2008-2024 6
  • 1.4 16V 135 T-Jet Petrol (312A1000)
  • 1.4 16V 140 T-Jet Petrol (312A3000)
  • 1.4 16V 160 T-Jet Esseesse Petrol (312A1000)
  • 1.4 16V 160 T-Jet Petrol (312A3000)
  • 595 1.4 16V 165 T-Jet Turismo Petrol (312B3000)
  • 595 1.4 16V 180 T-Jet Competizione Petrol (312B3000)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 10h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 11h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 11h00

What is a Abarth 595 clutch?

The clutch is a device that smoothly couples the gearbox to the engine without jerking. Most manual gearbox cars use a single-disc diaphragm clutch. Robotised gearboxes started with single clutch and now use dual-clutch systems.

When should you change the Abarth 595 clutch?

The clutch is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness. Clutch life is approximately 150,000 km but varies greatly with driving style and journey type. Warning symptoms: difficulty changing gears, clutch slip under acceleration, jerking when moving off, rubbing noise.

Is it difficult to change the Abarth 595 clutch kit?

Difficulty level 4/5: technically moderately difficult, requiring specific tools (workshop crane, disc centring mandrel). The method involves: drain gearbox oil, remove driveshafts, remove starter, disconnect gearbox cables, remove gearbox, replace mechanism/disc/bearing, refit gearbox and components, refill gearbox oil, bleed hydraulic clutch circuit if applicable.