Change Car Clutch Mazda 3

Change Car Clutch

Technical 7h00–10h00 ~700–1000£
Estimated time 7h00–10h00
Estimated labour cost ~700–1000£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
3 2003-2013 8
  • 1.4 MZR 16V Petrol (ZJ)
  • 1.6 CiTD Diesel (Y6)
  • 1.6 CiTD Diesel (Y6)
  • 1.6 MZR 16V Petrol (Z6)
  • 2.0 CiTD Diesel (RF)
  • 2.0 MZR 16V Petrol (LF)
  • 2.0 MZR 16V Petrol (LF)
  • 2.3 MZR 16V MPS Petrol (L3)
3 2009-2016 8
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z6)
  • 1.6 CiTD Diesel (Y6)
  • 1.6 CiTD Diesel (Y6)
  • 2.0 MZR DISI i-stop Petrol (LF)
  • 2.0 MZR Petrol (LF)
  • 2.2 CiTD 150 Diesel (R2)
  • 2.2 CiTD 185 Diesel (R2)
  • 2.3 MPS DISI Turbo Petrol (L3)
3 2014-2018 1
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 120 Petrol (PE)
3 2019-2025 5
  • 1.8 SKYACTIV-D 115 Diesel (S8)
  • 2.0 e-SKYACTIV-G 122 48V (MHEV),Petrol (PE)
  • 2.0 e-SKYACTIV-G 150 48V (MHEV),Petrol (PE)
  • 2.0 e-SKYACTIV-X 186 48V (MHEV),Petrol (HF)
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-X 180, -MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (HF)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 9h00–10h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 8h00–11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Without start/stop system 7h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) With start/stop system 7h00

What is a Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 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.

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4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
3 2003-2013 2003-2013 1.4 MZR 16V Petrol (ZJ), 1.6 CiTD Diesel (Y6), 1.6 CiTD Diesel (Y6), 1.6 MZR 16V Petrol (Z6), 2.0 CiTD Diesel (RF), 2.0 MZR 16V Petrol (LF), 2.0 MZR 16V Petrol (LF), 2.3 MZR 16V MPS Petrol (L3) Diesel, Petrol
3 2009-2016 2009-2016 1.6 16V Petrol (Z6), 1.6 CiTD Diesel (Y6), 1.6 CiTD Diesel (Y6), 2.0 MZR DISI i-stop Petrol (LF), 2.0 MZR Petrol (LF), 2.0 SKYACTIV-G Petrol (PE), 2.2 CiTD 150 Diesel (R2), 2.2 CiTD 185 Diesel (R2), 2.3 MPS DISI Turbo Petrol (L3) Diesel, Petrol
3 2014-2018 2014-2018 1.5 SKYACTIV-D 105 Diesel (S5), 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 100 Petrol (P5), 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 120 Petrol (P5), 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 120 Petrol (PE), 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 165 Petrol (PE), 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 150 Diesel (SH) Diesel, Petrol
3 2019-2025 2019-2025 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 120 Petrol (P5), 1.8 SKYACTIV-D 115 Diesel (S8), 2.0 e-SKYACTIV-G 122 48V (MHEV),Petrol (PE), 2.0 e-SKYACTIV-G 150 48V (MHEV),Petrol (PE), 2.0 e-SKYACTIV-X 186 48V (MHEV),Petrol (HF), 2.0 SKYACTIV-X 180, -MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (HF) 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol

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