Change Car Clutch Hyundai Sonata
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 5h00–10h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~500–1000£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Sonata III 1992-2000 1
Sonata IV 1998-2005 5
Sonata V 2005-2011 6
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What is a Hyundai Sonata 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 Sonata 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 Sonata 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.
4 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata III 1992-2000 | 1992-2000 | 2.0i 16V DOHC Petrol (G4CP), 3.0i V6 12V Petrol (G6AT) | Petrol |
| Sonata IV 1998-2005 | 1998-2005 | 2.0 Petrol (G4JP), 2.0 Petrol (G4JP), 2.4 Petrol (G4BS), 2.5 V6 Petrol (G6BV), 2.7 V6 Petrol (G6BA) | Petrol |
| Sonata V 2005-2011 | 2005-2011 | 2.0 16V Petrol (G4KD), 2.0 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G4KA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-H), 2.4 16V Petrol (G4KC), 2.4 16V Petrol (G4KE), 3.3 V6 24V Petrol (G6DB), 3.3 V6 24V Petrol (G6DB) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Sonata VIII 2019-2025 | 2019-2025 | 2.5 MPi Petrol (G4KM) | Petrol |