Change Car Clutch Toyota Hilux
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 5h00–8h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~500–800£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Hilux 1988-1999 1
Hilux 1995-2006 1
Hilux 2005-2015 5
Hilux 2015-2025 2
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 5h00–6h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 5h00–6h00 |
What is a Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux 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.
5 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilux 1978-1984 | 1978-1984 | 1.6 Petrol (12R), 1.8 Petrol (18R), 2.2 D Diesel (L) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Hilux 1988-1999 | 1988-1999 | 1.8 Petrol (2Y), 2.2 Petrol (4Y), 2.4 D Diesel (2L), 2.4 D Diesel (2L) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Hilux 1995-2006 | 1995-2006 | 2.5 D-4D Diesel (2KD-FTV), 3.0 D Diesel (5LE) | Diesel |
| Hilux 2005-2015 | 2005-2015 | 2.5 16V D-4D Diesel (2KD-FTV), 2.5 16V D-4D Diesel (2KD-FTV), 2.5 16V D-4D Diesel (2KD-FTV), 3.0 16V D-4D Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 16V D-4D Diesel (1KD-FTV) | Diesel |
| Hilux 2015-2025 | 2015-2025 | 2.4 GD-6 Diesel (2GD-FTV), 2.8 RD-6 Diesel (1GD-FTV) | Diesel |