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Change Car Clutch

Technical 5h00–11h00 ~500–1100£
Estimated time 5h00–11h00
Estimated labour cost ~500–1100£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Cherokee 1984-2001 3
  • 2.5 MPI, -LPG LPG,Petrol (HX (EPE))
  • 2.5 TD Diesel (M52 (ENC))
  • 4.0 MPI, -LPG LPG,Petrol (MX (ERH))
Cherokee 2001-2007 5
  • 2.4 Petrol (ED1)
  • 2.5 CRD Diesel (ENJ)
  • 2.8 CRD Diesel (ENR)
  • 2.8 CRD Diesel (ENR)
  • 3.7 V6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (EKG)
Cherokee 2014-2023 2
  • 2.0 CRD Diesel (940A4000)
  • 2.0 CRD Diesel (940A5000)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 5h00–6h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 6h00–12h00

What is a Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee 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
Cherokee 1984-2001 1984-2001 2.5 MPI, -LPG LPG,Petrol (HX (EPE)), 2.5 TD Diesel (M52 (ENC)), 4.0 MPI, -LPG LPG,Petrol (MX (ERH)) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Cherokee 2001-2007 2001-2007 2.4 Petrol (ED1), 2.5 CRD Diesel (ENJ), 2.8 CRD Diesel (ENR), 2.8 CRD Diesel (ENR), 3.7 V6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (EKG) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Cherokee 2007-2013 2007-2013 2.8 CRD Diesel (ENS (VM98C)), 2.8 Diesel (ENS), 3.7 V6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (EKG) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Cherokee 2014-2023 2014-2023 2.0 CRD Diesel (940A4000), 2.0 CRD Diesel (940A5000), 2.0 T-GDi Petrol (EC1), 2.2 CRD Diesel (55280575), 2.2 CRD Diesel (EBV (LAU61)), 2.2 CRD Diesel (EBV (LAU61)), 2.4 Petrol (ED6), 2.4 Petrol (EDD), 3.2 V6 Petrol (EHB), 3.2 V6 Petrol (EHK) Diesel, Petrol