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Change Car Clutch

Technical 9h00–11h00 ~900–1100£
Estimated time 9h00–11h00
Estimated labour cost ~900–1100£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
6 2002-2008 10
  • 1.8 MZR 16V Petrol (L8)
  • 2.0 MZ-CD CiTD 120 Diesel (RF)
  • 2.0 MZ-CD CiTD 121 DPF Diesel (RF)
  • 2.0 MZ-CD CiTD 136 Diesel (RF)
  • 2.0 MZ-CD CiTD 143 DPF Diesel (RF)
  • 2.0 MZR 16V Petrol (LF)
  • 2.0 MZR 16V Petrol (LF)
  • 2.3 MZR 16V 4WD Petrol (L3)
  • 2.3 MZR 16V MPS Petrol (L3)
  • 2.3 MZR 16V Petrol (L3)
6 2007-2013 8
  • 1.8 MZR Petrol (L8)
  • 2.0 CiTD DPF Diesel (RF)
  • 2.0 MZR Petrol (LF)
  • 2.0 MZR Petrol (LF)
  • 2.2 CiTD DPF Diesel (R2)
  • 2.2 CiTD DPF Diesel (R2)
  • 2.2 CiTD DPF Diesel (R2)
  • 2.5 MZR 16V Petrol (L5)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 9h00–11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Manual transmission, 4-speed 11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Manual transmission, 6-speed 11h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 9h00–12h00

What is a Mazda 6 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 6 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 6 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
6 2002-2008 2002-2008 1.8 MZR 16V Petrol (L8), 2.0 MZ-CD CiTD 120 Diesel (RF), 2.0 MZ-CD CiTD 121 DPF Diesel (RF), 2.0 MZ-CD CiTD 136 Diesel (RF), 2.0 MZ-CD CiTD 143 DPF Diesel (RF), 2.0 MZR 16V Petrol (LF), 2.0 MZR 16V Petrol (LF), 2.3 MZR 16V 4WD Petrol (L3), 2.3 MZR 16V MPS Petrol (L3), 2.3 MZR 16… Diesel, Petrol
6 2007-2013 2007-2013 1.8 MZR Petrol (L8), 2.0 CiTD DPF Diesel (RF), 2.0 MZR Petrol (LF), 2.0 MZR Petrol (LF), 2.2 CiTD DPF Diesel (R2), 2.2 CiTD DPF Diesel (R2), 2.2 CiTD DPF Diesel (R2), 2.2 CiTD DPF Diesel (R2), 2.5 MZR 16V Petrol (L5) Diesel, Petrol
6 2012-2025 2012-2025 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 Petrol (PE), 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 165 Petrol (PE), 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 150 Diesel (SH), 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 Diesel (SH), 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 184 Diesel (SH), 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 Petrol (PY), 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 195 Petrol (PY) Diesel, Petrol