Change Car Clutch Kia Carens

Change Car Clutch

Technical 6h00–8h00 ~600–800£
Estimated time 6h00–8h00
Estimated labour cost ~600–800£
Difficulty Technical
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) M6GF 7h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) M6CF 7h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 7h00–8h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 7h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 7h00

What is a Kia Carens 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 Kia Carens 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 Kia Carens 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.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Carens 1998-2006 1998-2006 1.6 16V Petrol (S6D), 1.8 16V Petrol (TB), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA) Diesel, Petrol
Carens 2006-2013 2006-2013 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CVVT Petrol (G4FC), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-L), 2.0 CVVT Petrol (G4KA) Diesel, Petrol
Carens 2013-2019 2013-2019 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD), 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD), 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD), 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD), 2.0 GDi Petrol (G4NC), 2.0 GDi Petrol (G4NC) Diesel, Petrol

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