Change Car Clutch Kia Sportage
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 5h00–11h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~500–1100£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Sportage 1994-2003 1
Sportage 2004-2010 5
Sportage 2010-2016 6
Sportage 2016-2022 3
Sportage 2021-2025 1
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 6h00–11h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 6h00–11h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Front-wheel drive | 5h00–6h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 4WD | 6h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 4WD | 7h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly Front-wheel drive | 7h00 |
What is a Kia Sportage 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 Sportage 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 Sportage 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.
5 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 1994-2003 | 1994-2003 | 2.0 16V Petrol (FE) | Petrol |
| Sportage 2004-2010 | 2004-2010 | 2.0 16V CVVT Petrol (G4GC), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-H), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-L), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-V), 2.7 V6 Petrol (G6BA) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Sportage 2010-2016 | 2010-2016 | 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD), 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.0 CVVT Petrol (G4KD), 2.0 GDi Petrol (G4NC), 2.0 Petrol (G4NA), 2.4 MPI Petrol (G4KE) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Sportage 2016-2022 | 2016-2022 | 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ), 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.0 MPi Petrol (G4NA), 2.4 GDi Petrol (G4KJ) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Sportage 2021-2025 | 2021-2025 | 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 CRDi MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (G4FT), 1.6 T-GDi MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (G4FU), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FP), 1.6 T-GDi PHEV Electricity,Petrol (G4FT) | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |