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Change Car Clutch

Technical 13h00–20h00 ~1300–2000£
Estimated time 13h00–20h00
Estimated labour cost ~1300–2000£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Primastar 2002-2016 17
  • 1.6 dCi Diesel (R9M-408 (A4))
  • 1.9 dCi 100 Diesel (F9Q-760 (U7))
  • 1.9 dCi 80 Diesel (F9Q-762 (U7))
  • 2.0 16V 120 Petrol (F4R-820 (H8))
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (F4R-720 (L7))
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-786 (M7))
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 DPF Diesel (M9R-630 (A6))
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 90 Diesel (M9R-786 (M7))
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 90 DPF Diesel (M9R-630 (A6))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (M9R-692 (F6))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (M9R-692 (F6))
  • 2.0 dCi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-780 (E7))
  • 2.0 dCi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-782 (L7))
  • 2.0 dCi 16V 90 Diesel (M9R-780 (E7))
  • 2.0 dCi 16V 90 Diesel (M9R-782 (L7))
  • 2.5 dCi 135 Diesel (G9U-730 (B7))
  • 2.5 dCi 16V 150 FAP Diesel (G9U-630 (B6))
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 13h00–20h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 13h00–20h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 16h00–20h00

What is a Nissan Primastar 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 Primastar 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 Primastar 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
Primastar 2002-2016 2002-2016 1.6 dCi Diesel (R9M-408 (A4)), 1.9 dCi 100 Diesel (F9Q-760 (U7)), 1.9 dCi 80 Diesel (F9Q-762 (U7)), 2.0 16V 120 Petrol (F4R-820 (H8)), 2.0 16V Petrol (F4R-720 (L7)), 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-786 (M7)), 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 DPF Diesel (M9R-630 (A6)), 2.0 CDTi 16V 90 Diesel (M9R-7… Diesel, Petrol
Primastar 2019-2025 2019-2025 2.0 dCi 110 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 130 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 170 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)) Diesel