Change Car Clutch Nissan Qashqai
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 8h00–12h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~800–1200£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Qashqai 2007-2013 8
Qashqai 2014-2023 6
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Front-wheel drive | 8h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 10h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) With area-view camera | 12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Without area-view camera | 10h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 9h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) | 10h00 |
What is a Nissan Qashqai 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 Qashqai 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 Qashqai 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qashqai 2007-2013 | 2007-2013 | 1.5 dCi Diesel (K9K), 1.5 dCi Diesel (K9K), 1.5 dCi Diesel (K9K), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (HR16DE), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (HR16DE), 1.6 dCi Diesel (R9M), 2.0 dCi Diesel (M9R-832), 2.0 Petrol (MR20DE) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Qashqai 2014-2023 | 2014-2023 | 1.2 DiG-T Petrol (HRA2DDT), 1.3 DIG-T Petrol (HR13DDT), 1.5 dCi Diesel (K9K-636), 1.5 dCi Diesel (K9K-872), 1.6 dCi Diesel (R9M-410), 1.6 DiG-T Petrol (MR16DDT), 1.7 dCi Diesel (R9N-401) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Qashqai 2021-2025 | 2021-2025 | 1.3 DIG-T mHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (HR13DDT) | 48V (MHEV), Petrol |