Change Car Clutch Chevrolet Captiva
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 7h00–17h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~700–1700£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Front-wheel drive | 7h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 7h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 4WD | 8h00 |
What is a Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva 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.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captiva 2006-2011 | 2006-2011 | 2.0 VCDi (88/93 kW) Diesel (Z20S (LMN)), 2.0 VCDi Diesel (Z20S (LLW)), 2.4, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z24SED (LD9)), 3.2 V6 Petrol (10HM (LU1)) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Captiva 2011-2018 | 2011-2018 | 2.2 D 163 Diesel (A22DM (LNQ)), 2.2 D 184 Diesel (Z22D1 (LNQ)), 2.4 E85 Petrol (A24XE (LE9)), 2.4 Petrol (A24XE (LE5)), 3.0 V6 Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (A30XH (LFW)), 3.0 V6 Petrol (A30XH (LF1)) | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol |
