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Change Car Clutch

Technical 6h00–11h00 ~600–1100£
Estimated time 6h00–11h00
Estimated labour cost ~600–1100£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Punto 1993-2000 12
  • 1.1 8V 55 Petrol (176A6000)
  • 1.1 8V 55 Petrol (176B2000)
  • 1.2 16V 85 Petrol (176B9000)
  • 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176A7000)
  • 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176B1000)
  • 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176B4000)
  • 1.2 8V 75 Petrol (176A8000)
  • 1.4 8V GT Petrol (176B6000)
  • 1.7 8V 60 TD Diesel (176B7000)
  • 1.7 8V 70 TD Diesel (176A3000)
  • 1.7 8V 70 TD Diesel (176A5000)
  • 1.7D 8V 60 Diesel (176B3000)
Punto 2000-2012 11
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (188A5000)
  • 1.2 8V BiPower, CNG CNG,Petrol (188A4000)
  • 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (188A4000)
  • 1.3 16V JTD Diesel (188A9000)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (843A1000)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (183A1000)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (188A6000)
  • 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188A2000)
  • 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188A7000)
  • 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188B2000)
  • 1.9D 8V Diesel (188A3000)
Punto 2009-2025 19
  • 0.9 8V TwinAir Petrol (199B6000)
  • 0.9 8V TwinAir Petrol (199B7000)
  • 1.2 8V Petrol (199A4000)
  • 1.2 8V Petrol (199B9000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199A2000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B1000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B2000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B4000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B8000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (223A9000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (330A1000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (955B2000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet DPF Diesel (199A9000)
  • 1.4 16V MultiAir Petrol (955A6000)
  • 1.4 16V Turbo MultiAir Petrol (955A2000)
  • 1.4 8V Natural power, -CNG CNG,Petrol (350A1000)
  • 1.4 8V Petrol (199A7000)
  • 1.4 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (350A1000)
  • 1.6 16V MultiJet DPF Diesel (955A3000)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 7h00–11h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly With ABS 8h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 7h00–11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) With ABS 7h00–8h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 7h00–8h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) With ABS 8h00

What is a Fiat Punto 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 Fiat Punto 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 Fiat Punto 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.

3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Punto 1993-2000 1993-2000 1.1 8V 55 Petrol (176A6000), 1.1 8V 55 Petrol (176B2000), 1.2 16V 85 Petrol (176B9000), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176A7000), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176B1000), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176B4000), 1.2 8V 75 Petrol (176A8000), 1.4 8V GT Petrol (176B6000), 1.7 8V 60 TD Diesel (176B7000), 1.7 8V 70 TD D… Diesel, Petrol
Punto 2000-2012 2000-2012 1.2 16V Petrol (188A5000), 1.2 8V BiPower, CNG CNG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.3 16V JTD Diesel (188A9000), 1.4 16V Petrol (843A1000), 1.8 16V Petrol (183A1000), 1.8 16V Petrol (188A6000), 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188A2000), 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188A7000), 1… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Punto 2009-2025 2009-2025 0.9 8V TwinAir Petrol (199B6000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Petrol (199B7000), 0.9 8V TwinAir, -LPG LPG,Petrol (312A2000), 1.2 8V 69 Petrol (169A4000), 1.2 8V Petrol (199A4000), 1.2 8V Petrol (199B9000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199A2000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B1000), 1.3 16V MultiJ… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol