Change Car Clutch Ford Transit Custom Nugget
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 7h00–24h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~700–2400£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Transit Custom Nugget 2013-2023 25
Transit Custom Nugget 2023-2025 6
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 7h00–24h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) VMT6, Front-wheel drive | 7h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Without air conditioning | 9h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) With air conditioning | 9h00 |
What is a Ford Transit Custom Nugget 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 Transit Custom Nugget 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 Transit Custom Nugget 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Custom Nugget 2013-2023 | 2013-2023 | 1.0 (EcoBoost) + Range Extender PHEV Electricity,Petrol (M1FA), 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BCFC), 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BCFD), 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BJFC), 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BKFC), 2.0 mHEV TDCi (… | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |
| Transit Custom Nugget 2023-2025 | 2023-2025 | 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BCFA), 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BFJA), 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BJAA), 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BJFA), 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BKAA), 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BKFA), 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BKFB) | Diesel |