Change Car Clutch Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Change Car Clutch

Technical 12h00–24h00 ~1200–2400£
Estimated time 12h00–24h00
Estimated labour cost ~1200–2400£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
B-Class 2005-2011 8
  • 150, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.920)
  • 170 NGT BlueEFF CNG,Petrol (266.960)
  • 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, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.980)
  • 200, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.960)
B-Class 2011-2018 13
  • 160 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K))
  • 160 Petrol (270.910)
  • 180 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K))
  • 180 CDI Diesel (651.901)
  • 180 CGI, LPG LPG,Petrol (270.910)
  • 200 CDI Diesel (651.901)
  • 200 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (651.930)
  • 200 CGi Petrol (270.910)
  • 200 NGT CNG,Petrol (270.920)
  • 220 CDI Diesel (651.930)
  • 220 CGI 4MATIC Petrol (270.920)
  • 220 d, -4MATIC Diesel (651.930)
  • 250, -4MATIC Petrol (270.920)
B-Class 2019-2025 3
  • 160 d Diesel (608.915 (K9K))
  • 180 D Diesel (654.920)
  • 220 D Diesel (654.920)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 13h00–19h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 0h45–21h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Without LED headlights, With additional heater 22h00–24h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Without LED headlights, Without additional heater 21h00–24h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) With LED headlights, With additional heater 22h00–24h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) With LED headlights, Without additional heater 22h00–24h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly Without LED headlights, Without additional heater 22h00–25h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly With LED headlights, With additional heater 23h00–26h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly With LED headlights, Without additional heater 23h00–26h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly Without LED headlights, With additional heater 23h00–26h00

What is a Mercedes-Benz B-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 B-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 B-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.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
B-Class 2005-2011 2005-2011 150, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.920), 170 NGT BlueEFF CNG,Petrol (266.960), 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, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.980), 200, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.960) CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
B-Class 2011-2018 2011-2018 160 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K)), 160 Petrol (270.910), 180 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K)), 180 CDI Diesel (651.901), 180 CGI, LPG LPG,Petrol (270.910), 200 CDI Diesel (651.901), 200 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (651.930), 200 CGi Petrol (270.910), 200 NGT CNG,Petrol (270.920), 220 CDI Diesel … CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
B-Class 2019-2025 2019-2025 160 d Diesel (608.915 (K9K)), 160 Petrol (282.914), 180 D Diesel (608.915 (K9K)), 180 D Diesel (654.920), 180 Petrol (282.914), 200 D Diesel (654.920), 200 Petrol (282.914), 220 4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (260.920), 220 D Diesel (654.920), 250, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (260.920) 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol

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