Change Car Clutch Fiat Scudo
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 9h00–19h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~900–1900£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 9h00–11h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 10h00–11h00 |
What is a Fiat Scudo 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 Scudo 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 Scudo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scudo 1995-2007 | 1995-2007 | 1.6 8V Petrol (220A2000), 1.9D 8V Diesel (DW8 (WJY)), 2.0 16V CF3 Petrol (EW10J4 (RFN)), 2.0 16V JTD Diesel (DW10ATED4 (RHW)), 2.0 8V JTD Diesel (DW10ATED (RHZ)), 2.0 8V JTD Diesel (DW10BTED (RHX)) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Scudo 2007-2025 | 2007-2025 | 1.6 HDi 16V 90 Diesel (DV6UTED4 (9HU)), 1.6 MultiJet 8V 90 Diesel (DV6UC (9HM)), 2.0 HDi 16V 120 Diesel (DW10UTED4 (RHK)), 2.0 HDiF 16V 120 Diesel (DW10UTED4 (RHG)), 2.0 HDiF 16V 140 Diesel (DW10BTED4 (RHR)), 2.0 MultiJet 16V 130 Diesel (DW10CTED4 (AHZ)), 2.0 MultiJet 16V 165 Di… | Diesel |