Change Car Clutch Ford S-Max

Change Car Clutch

Technical 10h00–13h00 ~1000–1300£
Estimated time 10h00–13h00
Estimated labour cost ~1000–1300£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
S-Max 2006-2015 26
  • 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTWA)
  • 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTWB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1WA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1WB)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (FFWA)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (QYWA)
  • 2.0 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (AOWA)
  • 2.0 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (AOWB)
  • 2.0 FFV (Duratec-HE) Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (TBWA)
  • 2.0 FFV (Duratec-HE) Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (TBWB)
  • 2.0 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (TNWA)
  • 2.0 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (TNWB)
  • 2.0 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (TPWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (AZWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (AZWC)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (KLWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (QXWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (QXWB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TXWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TYWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UFWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UKWA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (KNWA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (Q4BA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (Q4WA)
  • 2.5 ST (Duratec) Petrol (HUWA)
S-Max 2015-2025 12
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCK)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCP)
  • 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CE)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7CL)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T8CJ)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UFCB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BCCC)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YLCB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YMCB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YNCA)
  • 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo (Duratorq) Diesel (T9CB)
  • 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo (Duratorq) Diesel (T9CD)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 10h00–13h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 10h00–12h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 10h00–11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) EURO 5 12h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly Front-wheel drive 11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Front-wheel drive 10h00

What is a Ford S-Max 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 S-Max 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 S-Max 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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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
S-Max 2006-2015 2006-2015 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTWA), 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTWB), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1WA), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1WB), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (FFWA), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (QYWA), 2.0 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (AOWA), 2.0 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (AOWB), 2.0 F… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
S-Max 2015-2025 2015-2025 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCK), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCP), 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CE), 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CI), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7CL), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T8CJ), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UFCB), 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BCCC), 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) D… Diesel, Petrol
S-Max 2021-2025 2021-2025 2.5 FHEV Electricity,Petrol (BGCA) Electricity, Petrol

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