Change Car Clutch Lancia Ypsilon
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 7h00–10h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~700–1000£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Ypsilon 2003-2011 7
Ypsilon 2011-2025 5
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 7h00–8h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) | 11h00 |
What is a Lancia Ypsilon 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 Lancia Ypsilon 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 Lancia Ypsilon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ypsilon 2003-2011 | 2003-2011 | 1.2 16V 80 Petrol (188A5000), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (188A4000), 1.2 8V 70 Petrol (169A4000), 1.3 16V 105 MultiJet Diesel (843A2000), 1.3 16V 70 JTD Diesel (188A9000), 1.3 16V 75 MultiJet Diesel (199A2000), 1.3 16V 75 MultiJet Diesel (199A9000), 1.3 16V 90 MultiJet Diesel (199A3000), … | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Ypsilon 2011-2025 | 2011-2025 | 0.9 8V Twin Air, -LPG LPG,Petrol (312A2000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Petrol (312A5000), 1.0 6V mHEV Petrol (46341162), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (169A4000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B1000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (312B1000) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
