Change Car Clutch Suzuki Grand Vitara
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 6h00–8h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~600–800£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Grand Vitara 1998-2005 2
Grand Vitara 2005-2015 5
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 7h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 6h00–7h00 |
What is a Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Vitara 1998-2005 | 1998-2005 | 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G16B), 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (RHW), 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (RHW), 2.0 TDI 8V Diesel (RHZ), 2.5 V6 24V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H25A), 2.7 V6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H27A) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Grand Vitara 2005-2015 | 2005-2015 | 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M16A), 1.9 DDiS DPF Diesel (F9Q), 1.9 DDiS DPF Diesel (F9Q), 2.0 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (J20A), 2.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (J24B), 3.2 V6 Petrol (N32A) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
