Change Car Clutch Kia Cerato
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 6h00–9h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~600–900£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
What is a Kia Cerato 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 Cerato 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 Cerato 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerato 2001-2009 | 2001-2009 | 1.5 CRDi Diesel (D4FA), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4ED), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB), 2.0 16V CVVT Petrol (G4GC), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Cerato 2009-2014 | 2009-2014 | 1.6 Petrol (G4FC) | Petrol |