Change Car Clutch Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 12h00–24h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~1200–2400£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
A-Class 1998-2005 9
A-Class 2005-2012 8
A-Class 2012-2018 12
A-Class 2018-2025 9
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 12h00–20h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 13h00–14h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) | 15h00–20h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly Without LED headlights, Without additional heater | 22h00–27h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly With LED headlights, With additional heater | 23h00–28h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly With LED headlights, Without additional heater | 23h00–27h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly Without LED headlights, With additional heater | 23h00–27h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Without LED headlights, With additional heater | 23h00–24h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Without LED headlights, Without additional heater | 22h00–24h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) With LED headlights, With additional heater | 23h00–25h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) With LED headlights, Without additional heater | 23h00–24h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Hatchback, Without LED headlights, With additional heater | 23h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Hatchback, With LED headlights, With additional heater | 23h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Hatchback, Without LED headlights, Without additional heater | 22h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Hatchback, With LED headlights, Without additional heater | 23h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly Hatchback, Without LED headlights, With additional heater | 25h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly Hatchback, With LED headlights, With additional heater | 25h00–26h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly Hatchback, With LED headlights, Without additional heater | 25h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly Hatchback, Without LED headlights, Without additional heater | 24h00–25h00 |
What is a Mercedes-Benz A-Class 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 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 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 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 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.
4 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Class 1998-2005 | 1998-2005 | 140, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.940), 140, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.960), 160 CDI Diesel (668.940), 160 CDI Diesel (668.941), 160, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.960), 170 CDI Diesel (668.940), 170 CDI, -L Diesel (668.942), 190, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.990), 210 Evolution, -L, LPG LPG,… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| A-Class 2005-2012 | 2005-2012 | 150, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.920), 160 CDI Diesel (640.942), 170, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.940), 180 BlueEFF, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.940), 180 CDI Diesel (640.940), 200 CDI Diesel (640.941), 200 Turbo Petrol (266.980), 200, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.960) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| A-Class 2012-2018 | 2012-2018 | 160 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K)), 160 Petrol (270.910), 180 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K)), 180 CDI Diesel (651.901), 180 Petrol (270.910), 200 CDI Diesel (651.901), 200 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (651.930), 200 Petrol (270.910), 220 4MATIC Petrol (270.920), 220 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (651.930)… | Diesel, Petrol |
| A-Class 2018-2025 | 2018-2025 | 160 Petrol (282.914), 160d Diesel (608.915), 180 48V (MHEV),Petrol (282.814), 180 Petrol (282.914), 180d Diesel (608.915 (K9K)), 180d Diesel (654.920), 200 48V (MHEV),Petrol (282.814), 200, -4MATIC Petrol (282.914), 200, -4MATIC Petrol (282.914), 200d Diesel (654.920), 220, -4MA… | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |