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Change Car Clutch

Technical 6h00–9h00 ~600–900£
Estimated time 6h00–9h00
Estimated labour cost ~600–900£
Difficulty Technical
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 6h00–9h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 7h00–9h00

What is a Nissan Almera 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 Nissan Almera 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 Nissan Almera 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
Almera 1995-2000 1995-2000 1.4 16V Petrol (GA14DE), 1.4 16V Petrol (GA14DE), 1.6 16V Petrol (GA16DE) Petrol
Almera 2000-2006 2000-2006 1.5 16V dCi Diesel (K9K-722), 1.5 16V Petrol (QG15DE), 1.5 16V Petrol (QG15DE), 1.8 16V Petrol (QG18DE), 1.8 16V Petrol (QG18DE), 2.2 16V dCi Diesel (YD22DDT), 2.2 16V dCi Diesel (YD22DDTI), 2.2 16V Di Diesel (YD22DDT) Diesel, Petrol