Change Car Clutch Kia Cee'd
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 6h00–8h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~600–800£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Cee'd 2007-2012 15
Cee'd 2013-2018 6
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 6h00–8h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 6h00–7h00 |
What is a Kia Cee'd 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 Cee'd 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 Cee'd 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.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cee'd 2007-2012 | 2007-2012 | 1.4 16V Petrol (G4FA), 1.4 16V Petrol (G4FA-5), 1.4 16V Petrol (G4FA-5), 1.4 16V Petrol (G4FA-L), 1.6 16V CVVT Petrol (G4FC-5L), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC-L), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB-5), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Cee'd 2013-2018 | 2013-2018 | 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LC), 1.4 CRDi Diesel (D4FC), 1.4 CVVT Petrol (G4FA), 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4LC), 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ) | Diesel, Petrol |