Change Car Clutch BMW Z4

Change Car Clutch

Technical 6h00–8h00 ~600–800£
Estimated time 6h00–8h00
Estimated labour cost ~600–800£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Z4 2003-2009 8
  • 2.0i Petrol (N46B20B)
  • 2.2i Petrol (M54B22)
  • 2.5i Petrol (M54B25)
  • 2.5i Petrol (N52B25A)
  • 2.5si Petrol (N52B25A)
  • 3.0i Petrol (M54B30)
  • 3.0si, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N52B30A)
  • M Petrol (S54B32)
Z4 2009-2016 7
  • sDrive 18i Petrol (N20B20A)
  • sDrive 20i Petrol (N20B20A)
  • sDrive 20i Petrol (N20B20A)
  • sDrive 23i Petrol (N52B25A)
  • sDrive 28i Petrol (N20B20A)
  • sDrive 30i Petrol (N52B30A)
  • sDrive 35i Petrol (N54B30A)
Z4 2019-2025 1
  • sDrive 20i Petrol (B48B20B)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 6h00–8h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 6h00–9h00

What is a BMW Z4 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 BMW Z4 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 BMW Z4 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.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Z4 2003-2009 2003-2009 2.0i Petrol (N46B20B), 2.2i Petrol (M54B22), 2.5i Petrol (M54B25), 2.5i Petrol (N52B25A), 2.5si Petrol (N52B25A), 3.0i Petrol (M54B30), 3.0si, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N52B30A), M Petrol (S54B32) LPG, Petrol
Z4 2009-2016 2009-2016 sDrive 18i Petrol (N20B20A), sDrive 20i Petrol (N20B20A), sDrive 20i Petrol (N20B20A), sDrive 23i Petrol (N52B25A), sDrive 28i Petrol (N20B20A), sDrive 30i Petrol (N52B30A), sDrive 35i Petrol (N54B30A), sDrive 35is Petrol (N54B30A) Petrol
Z4 2019-2025 2019-2025 M40i Petrol (B58B30C), sDrive 20i Petrol (B48B20B), sDrive 30i Petrol (B48B20B) Petrol

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