Change Car Clutch Hyundai i30
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 5h00–7h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~500–700£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
i30 2007-2011 9
i30 2012-2018 9
i30 2016-2025 6
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 5h00–7h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 5h00–7h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) | 6h00 |
What is a Hyundai i30 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 i30 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 i30 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.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| i30 2007-2011 | 2007-2011 | 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G4FA), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB-P), 2.0 16V Petrol (G4GC), 2.0 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4EA) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| i30 2012-2018 | 2012-2018 | 1.4 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FC), 1.4 MPi 16V Petrol (G4FA), 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4LC), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD), 1.6 MPi Petrol (G4FG), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ) | Diesel, Petrol |
| i30 2016-2025 | 2016-2025 | 1.0 T-GDi MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (G3LF), 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LC), 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LE), 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4LC), 1.4 T-GDi Petrol (G4LD), 1.5 MPI Petrol (G4LG), 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 CRDi, -MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D4FE), N (2.0 T-GDi) Petrol (G4KH) | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol |