Change Car Clutch Suzuki Ignis
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 5h00–6h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~500–600£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Ignis 2000-2006 1
Ignis 2003-2012 2
Ignis 2016-2025 1
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Front-wheel drive | 6h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 7h00 |
What is a Suzuki Ignis 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 Ignis 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 Ignis 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.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignis 2000-2006 | 2000-2006 | 1.3 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M13A), 1.5 VVT, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M15A) | LPG, Petrol |
| Ignis 2003-2012 | 2003-2012 | 1.3 DDiS Diesel (Z13DT), 1.3 VVT, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M13A), 1.5 VVT, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M15A) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Ignis 2016-2025 | 2016-2025 | 1.2 DOHC MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (K12D), 1.2 DOHC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K12C) | 48V (MHEV), LPG, Petrol |