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Change Car Clutch

Technical 8h00–12h00 ~800–1200£
Estimated time 8h00–12h00
Estimated labour cost ~800–1200£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Insignia A 2009-2017 24
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LUJ))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo Petrol (A16XHT (LVP))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTJ (LVL+PL5))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16SHL (LWC+PL5))
  • 1.6 Turbo, -LPG Petrol (A16LET (LLU))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (B18XER (2HO))
  • 1.8 16V, -LPG Petrol (A18XER (2H0))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (A20NFT (LHU))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (A20NHT (LDK))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (A20NFT (LHU))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (A20NHT (LTG))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (B20NHT (LTG))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DT (LBR))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTE (LHV))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTH (LBS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTH (LBS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTJ (LBX))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTL (LCD,LBQ))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTR (LBY))
  • 2.8 V6 Turbo Petrol (A28NET (LBW))
  • OPC (2.8 V6 Turbo) Petrol (A28NER (LAU))
  • OPC (2.8 V6 Turbo) Petrol (B28NET (LAU))
Insignia B 2017-2022 14
  • 1.5 CDTi Diesel (F15DVH (LXD))
  • 1.5 SIDI Petrol (B15XFL (LFV))
  • 1.5 SIDI Turbo Petrol (B15XFT (LFV))
  • 1.5 Turbo Petrol (D15SFL (LFV))
  • 1.5 Turbo Petrol (D15SFT (LFV))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTE (LWQ))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (D16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (D16DTN (LXO))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (D16SHT (LWC))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (B20DTH (LFS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (D20DTH (LFS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (F20DVH (LSQ))

What is a Opel Insignia 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 Insignia 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 Insignia 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
Insignia A 2009-2017 2009-2017 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LUJ)), 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE)), 1.6 16V Turbo Petrol (A16XHT (LVP)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTJ (LVL+PL5)), 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16SHL (LWC+PL5)), 1.6 Turbo, -LPG Petrol (A16LET (LLU)), 1.8 16… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Insignia B 2017-2022 2017-2022 1.5 CDTi Diesel (F15DVH (LXD)), 1.5 SIDI Petrol (B15XFL (LFV)), 1.5 SIDI Turbo Petrol (B15XFT (LFV)), 1.5 Turbo Petrol (D15SFL (LFV)), 1.5 Turbo Petrol (D15SFT (LFV)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTE (LWQ)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel… Diesel, Petrol