Change Car Clutch Dacia Duster
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 10h00–13h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~1000–1300£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Duster I 2010-2018 24
Duster II 2018-2025 27
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Front-wheel drive | 12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) | 13h00–14h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 12h00–13h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 4WD | 13h00–14h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 11h00–12h00 |
What is a Dacia Duster 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 Dacia Duster 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 Dacia Duster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duster I 2010-2018 | 2010-2018 | 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-410), 1.2 TCe 125, -LPG Petrol (H5F-404 (B4)), 1.2 TCe 125, -LPG Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.5 dCi 110 4x4 Diesel (K9K-858 (R8)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-658 (G6)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-666 (G6)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-856 (R8)), 1.5 dCi 110 FAP 4x4 Die… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Duster II 2018-2025 | 2018-2025 | 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG Petrol (H4D-450 (B4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG Petrol (H4D-460 (D4)), 1.0 TCe 90 Petrol (H4D-470 (E4)), 1.0 TCe 95, -LPG Petrol (H4D-480 (F4)), 1.2 TCe 125 Petrol (H5F-408), 1.2 TCe 125, -LPG Petrol (H5F-410 (F4)), 1.3 TCe 130 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4)), 1.3 TCe 130 Petro… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
