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Change Car Clutch

Technical 10h00–17h00 ~1000–1700£
Estimated time 10h00–17h00
Estimated labour cost ~1000–1700£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
X-Trail I 2001-2008 4
  • 2.0 Petrol (QR20DE)
  • 2.2 dCi Diesel (YD22DDTI)
  • 2.2 dCi Diesel (YD22DDTI)
  • 2.5 Petrol (QR25DE)
X-Trail II 2007-2014 4
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (MR20DE)
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-740)
  • 2.0 dCi 173 Diesel (M9R-760)
  • 2.5 16V Petrol (QR25DE)
X-Trail III 2014-2021 5
  • 1.3 DIG-T Petrol (HR13DDT)
  • 1.6 dCi Diesel (R9M)
  • 1.7 dCi 150 Diesel (R9N-401)
  • 2.0 dCi Diesel (M9R)
  • 2.0 Petrol (MR20DD)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 11h00–12h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 9h00–11h00

What is a Nissan X-Trail 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 X-Trail 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 X-Trail 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
X-Trail I 2001-2008 2001-2008 2.0 Petrol (QR20DE), 2.2 dCi Diesel (YD22DDTI), 2.2 dCi Diesel (YD22DDTI), 2.5 Petrol (QR25DE) Diesel, Petrol
X-Trail II 2007-2014 2007-2014 2.0 16V Petrol (MR20DE), 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-740), 2.0 dCi 173 Diesel (M9R-760), 2.5 16V Petrol (QR25DE) Diesel, Petrol
X-Trail III 2014-2021 2014-2021 1.3 DIG-T Petrol (HR13DDT), 1.6 dCi Diesel (R9M), 1.6 DiG-T Petrol (MR16DDT), 1.7 dCi 150 Diesel (R9N-401), 2.0 dCi Diesel (M9R), 2.0 Petrol (MR20DD) Diesel, Petrol