Change Car Clutch Kia Sedona
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 9h00–10h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~900–1000£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Sedona 1999-2006 3
Sedona 2005-2015 4
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 9h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 9h00 |
What is a Kia Sedona 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 Sedona 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 Sedona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona 1999-2006 | 1999-2006 | 2.5 V6 Petrol (K5), 2.5 V6 Petrol (K5), 2.9 CRDi Diesel (J3), 2.9 TDI Diesel (J3) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Sedona 2005-2015 | 2005-2015 | 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HB), 2.7 V6 Petrol (G6EA), 2.9 CRDi VGT Diesel (J3), 2.9 CRDi WGT Diesel (J3) | Diesel, Petrol |