Change Car Clutch Ford Orion

Change Car Clutch

Technical 5h00–10h00 ~500–1000£
Estimated time 5h00–10h00
Estimated labour cost ~500–1000£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Orion 1983-1990 2
  • 1.6D Diesel (LTA)
  • 1.6D Diesel (LTC)
Orion 1990-1993 15
  • 1.3i (HCS) Petrol (J6A)
  • 1.4i (CVH) Petrol (F6F)
  • 1.4i (CVH) Petrol (F6G)
  • 1.4i (CVH) Petrol (FUH)
  • 1.6 (CVH) Petrol (LUJ)
  • 1.6 (CVH) Petrol (LUK)
  • 1.6i (CVH) Petrol (LJF)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (L1)
  • 1.8 D Diesel (RTE)
  • 1.8 D Diesel (RTF)
  • 1.8 D Diesel (RTH)
  • 1.8 Petrol (RDA)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DE) Diesel (RFD)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DE) Diesel (RFK)
  • 1.8i (ZETEC-E) Petrol (RQB)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 5h00–10h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 5h00–8h00

What is a Ford Orion 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 Ford Orion 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 Ford Orion 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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2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Orion 1983-1990 1983-1990 1.6 i Petrol (LJB), 1.6D Diesel (LTA), 1.6D Diesel (LTC) Diesel, Petrol
Orion 1990-1993 1990-1993 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4B), 1.3i (HCS) Petrol (J6A), 1.4i (CVH) Petrol (F6F), 1.4i (CVH) Petrol (F6G), 1.4i (CVH) Petrol (FUH), 1.6 (CVH) Petrol (LUJ), 1.6 (CVH) Petrol (LUK), 1.6i (CVH) Petrol (LJF), 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (L1), 1.8 D Diesel (RTE), 1.8 D Diesel (RTF), 1.8 D Di… Diesel, Petrol

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