Change Car Clutch Opel Insignia
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 8h00–12h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~800–1200£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Insignia A 2009-2017 24
Insignia B 2017-2022 14
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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 |