Change Car Clutch Kia Picanto
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 6h00–7h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~600–700£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Picanto 2004-2011 4
Picanto 2011-2017 3
Picanto 2017-2025 2
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 6h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 6h00 |
What is a Kia Picanto 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 Picanto 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 Picanto 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.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picanto 2004-2011 | 2004-2011 | 1.0 Petrol (G4HE), 1.0 Petrol (G4HE), 1.1 CRDi VGT Diesel (D3FA), 1.1 Petrol (G4HG) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Picanto 2011-2017 | 2011-2017 | 1.0 Bi-Fuel (LPG) LPG,Petrol (B3LA), 1.0 CVVT Petrol (G3LA), 1.25, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G4LA) | LPG, Petrol |
| Picanto 2017-2025 | 2017-2025 | 1.0 MPI Petrol (G3LD), 1.0 MPi, -LPG Petrol (G3LA), 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LC), 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LE), 1.2 AMT Petrol (G4LF), 1.25 MPi Petrol (G4LA) | Petrol |