Change Car Clutch Honda Accord
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 10h00–15h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~1000–1500£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Accord III 1985-1993 2
Accord IV 1989-1993 1
Accord VI 1997-2003 2
Accord VII 2003-2008 4
Accord VIII 2008-2015 4
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 13h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 11h00–13h00 |
What is a Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord 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.
5 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accord III 1985-1993 | 1985-1993 | 1.6 12V Petrol (A16A1), 2.0 12V Petrol (A20A1), 2.0 12V Petrol (A20A3) | Petrol |
| Accord IV 1989-1993 | 1989-1993 | 2.2i 16V Petrol (F22A7) | Petrol |
| Accord VI 1997-2003 | 1997-2003 | 2.0 16V Petrol (F20B5), 2.0 16V Petrol (F20B6), 2.2 16V Petrol (F23A1), 3.0 24V V6 Petrol (J30A1) | Petrol |
| Accord VII 2003-2008 | 2003-2008 | 2.0 16V Petrol (K20A6), 2.0 16V Petrol (K20Z2), 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A1), 2.4 16V Petrol (K24A1), 2.4 16V Petrol (K24A3) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Accord VIII 2008-2015 | 2008-2015 | 2.0 i-VTEC 16V Petrol (R20A3), 2.2 i-DTEC 16V Diesel (N22B1), 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Petrol (K24Z3), Type S (2.2 i-DTEC 16V) Diesel (N22B2) | Diesel, Petrol |