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Change Car Clutch

Technical 9h00–15h00 ~900–1500£
Estimated time 9h00–15h00
Estimated labour cost ~900–1500£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
301 2012-2025 5
  • 1.2 VTi Petrol (EB2M (HMY))
  • 1.5 BlueHDi Diesel (DV5RD (YHY))
  • 1.6 8V BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FD (BHY))
  • 1.6 8V HDi Diesel (DV6DTED (9HP))
  • 1.6 VTi Petrol (EC5 (NFP))
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 9h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 9h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 8h00

What is a Peugeot 301 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 Peugeot 301 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 Peugeot 301 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.