Change Car Clutch Volkswagen Jetta

Change Car Clutch

Technical 0h45–13h00 ~75–1300£
Estimated time 0h45–13h00
Estimated labour cost ~75–1300£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Jetta Mk5 2005-2010 30
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (BLG)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (BMY)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA)
  • 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BLF)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (BSE)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (BSF)
  • 1.6 CR TDI Diesel (CAYB)
  • 1.6 CR TDI Diesel (CAYC)
  • 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CCSA)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKC)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BXE)
  • 1.9 TDI DPF Diesel (BLS)
  • 2.0 CR TDI Diesel (CBDA)
  • 2.0 CR TDI Diesel (CBDB)
  • 2.0 CR TDI Diesel (CEGA)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BLR)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BLY)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BVY)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BVZ)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (AZV)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BKD)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF 16V Diesel (BMN)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF 8V Diesel (BMM)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (AXX)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (BWA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CAWB)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CBFA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CCTA)
  • 2.5 Petrol (BGP)
Jetta Mk6 2009-2018 17
  • 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZB)
  • 1.2 TSI Petrol (CYVD)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHD)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZCA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZDA)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYC)
  • 2.0 8V Petrol (CBPA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CUUA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CUUB)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CPLA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CBFA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CCZA)
  • 2.5 20V Petrol (CBTA)
  • 2.5 20V Petrol (CBUA)
Jetta MkII 1984-1992 6
  • 1.0 Petrol (HZ)
  • 1.3 Petrol (2G)
  • 1.3 Petrol (HK)
  • 1.3 Petrol (MH)
  • 1.3 Petrol (NZ)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (PL)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 0h45–13h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 7h00–15h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 12h00

What is a Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta 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.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Jetta Mk5 2005-2010 2005-2010 1.4 TSI Petrol (BLG), 1.4 TSI Petrol (BMY), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BLF), 1.6 8V Petrol (BSE), 1.6 8V Petrol (BSF), 1.6 CR TDI Diesel (CAYB), 1.6 CR TDI Diesel (CAYC), 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CCSA), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKC), 1… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
Jetta Mk6 2009-2018 2009-2018 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZB), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CYVD), 1.4 TSI Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (CRJA+EAEA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZCA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZDA), 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYC), 2.0 8V Petrol (CBPA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFB), 2.0… Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
Jetta MkI 1979-1984 1979-1984 1.1 Petrol (GG), 1.3 Petrol (GF), 1.5 D Diesel (CK), 1.5 Petrol (JB), 1.6 D Diesel (CR), 1.6 D Diesel (JK), 1.6 Petrol (EG), 1.6 Petrol (FR), 1.6 TD Diesel (CY), 1.8 Petrol (DX), 1.8 Petrol (JJ) Diesel, Petrol
Jetta MkII 1984-1992 1984-1992 1.0 Petrol (HZ), 1.3 Petrol (2G), 1.3 Petrol (HK), 1.3 Petrol (MH), 1.3 Petrol (NZ), 1.6 D Diesel (1V), 1.6 D Diesel (ME), 1.6 Petrol (ABN), 1.6 Petrol (EZ), 1.6 TD Diesel (MF), 1.8 16V Petrol (PL), 1.8 Petrol (EV), 1.8 Petrol (GU), 1.8 Petrol (GX), 1.8 Petrol (PB), 1.8 Petrol (… Diesel, Petrol
Jetta MkIV 1998-2010 1998-2010 1.8 Petrol (AWP), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BEW), 2.0 Petrol (AZG), 2.0 Petrol (BBW) Diesel, Petrol

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