Change Car Clutch Suzuki Swift
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 5h00–12h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~500–1200£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Swift 2004-2010 6
Swift 2010-2017 3
Swift 2017-2025 2
Swift Mk II 1989-2003 4
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 6h00–12h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 3h00–13h00 |
What is a Suzuki Swift 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 Swift 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 Swift 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.
4 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift 2004-2010 | 2004-2010 | 1.3 DDiS Diesel (D13A), 1.3 DDiS Diesel (Z13DT), 1.3 DDiS Diesel (Z13DTJ), 1.3, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M13A), 1.5, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M15A), 1.6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M16A) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Swift 2010-2017 | 2010-2017 | 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K12B), 1.3 16V DDiS Diesel (D13A), 1.6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M16A) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Swift 2017-2025 | 2017-2025 | 1.0 BoosterJet, -MHEV Petrol (K10C), 1.2 Dualjet MHEV Petrol (K12D), 1.2, -MHEV, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K12C), 1.4 BoosterJet Petrol (K14C) | LPG, Petrol |
| Swift Mk II 1989-2003 | 1989-2003 | 1.0i 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G10A), 1.3i 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G13BB), 1.3i 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G13BA), 1.6i 16V Petrol (G16B) | LPG, Petrol |