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Change Car Clutch

Technical 9h00–16h00 ~900–1600£
Estimated time 9h00–16h00
Estimated labour cost ~900–1600£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Combo C 2001-2011 10
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XEP)
  • 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Y13DT)
  • 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DT (LN9))
  • 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DTJ (LDP))
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP (LJ2))
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (Z16SE (L55))
  • 1.6 CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG (LR1))
  • 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z17DTH (LPZ))
  • 1.7 Di Diesel (Y17DTL (LK8))
  • 1.7 DTi Diesel (Y17DT (LR6))
Combo D 2011-2019 10
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13FD (LN9))
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (B13FD (LN9))
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (A14FP (LJA))
  • 1.4 CNG CNG,Petrol (A14FC (LJD))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (A16DT (LJ5))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (A16FDH (LJ5+PL0))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (A16FDL (LJ5))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (A16FDL (LJ5))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16FDH (LJ5))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20FD (LHZ))
Combo E 2019-2025 8
  • 1.2 DISI Petrol (F12XHL (LES))
  • 1.2 THP Petrol (F12XHT (LEG))
  • 1.5 CDTi Diesel (D15DT (LQJ))
  • 1.5 CDTi Diesel (D15DTH (LQP))
  • 1.5 CDTi Diesel (D15DTL (LQJ))
  • 1.5 CDTi Diesel (DV5RCF (YHT))
  • 1.6 CDTi 8V Diesel (B16DT (LEK))
  • 1.6 CDTi 8V Diesel (B16DT (LFU))
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 10h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 8h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 8h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) (6C06, 6C26, 6D26, 6E26) 12h00–13h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 6B05 11h00–12h00

What is a Opel Combo 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 Opel Combo 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 Opel Combo 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.

4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Combo B 1993-2001 1993-2001 1.2i Petrol (C12NZ), 1.4 MPFi Petrol (C14SE), 1.4i Petrol (X14SZ (2H6)), 1.7 D Diesel (X17D (2H7)) Diesel, Petrol
Combo C 2001-2011 2001-2011 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XEP), 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Y13DT), 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DT (LN9)), 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DTJ (LDP)), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP (LJ2)), 1.6 8V Petrol (Z16SE (L55)), 1.6 CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG (LR1)), 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z17DTH (LPZ)), 1.7 Di Diesel (Y17DTL (… CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Combo D 2011-2019 2011-2019 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13FD (LN9)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13FD (LN9)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (B13FD (LN9)), 1.4 16V Petrol (A14FP (LJA)), 1.4 CNG CNG,Petrol (A14FC (LJD)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (A16DT (LJ5)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (A16FDH (LJ5+PL0)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (A16FDL (LJ5)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (A16FDL… CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Combo E 2019-2025 2019-2025 1.2 DISI Petrol (F12XHL (LES)), 1.2 THP Petrol (F12XHT (LEG)), 1.5 CDTi Diesel (D15DT (LQJ)), 1.5 CDTi Diesel (D15DTH (LQP)), 1.5 CDTi Diesel (D15DTL (LQJ)), 1.5 CDTi Diesel (DV5RCF (YHT)), 1.6 CDTi 8V Diesel (B16DT (LEK)), 1.6 CDTi 8V Diesel (B16DT (LFU)) Diesel, Petrol