Change Car Clutch Hyundai Elantra
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 5h00–9h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~500–900£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Elantra III 2000-2014 7
Elantra V 2009-2016 2
Elantra VI 2016-2025 4
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 6h00–9h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 6h00–9h00 |
What is a Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra I 1991-1995 | 1991-1995 | 1.6 Petrol (G4CR), 1.8 Petrol (G4CN) | Petrol |
| Elantra III 2000-2014 | 2000-2014 | 1.6 Petrol (G4ED), 1.6 Petrol (G4ED), 1.6 Petrol (G4GR), 1.8 Petrol (G4GB), 2.0 16V Petrol (G4GC), 2.0 16V Petrol (G4GC-V), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Elantra IV 2005-2011 | 2005-2011 | 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB) | Diesel |
| Elantra V 2009-2016 | 2009-2016 | 1.6 MPi Petrol (G4FG), 1.8 MPi Petrol (G4NB) | Petrol |
| Elantra VI 2016-2025 | 2016-2025 | 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 MPi Petrol (G4FG), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ), 2.0 MPi Petrol (G4NA) | Diesel, Petrol |