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Change Car Clutch

Technical 5h00–6h00 ~500–600£
Estimated time 5h00–6h00
Estimated labour cost ~500–600£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
340/360 1980-1991 6
  • 1.4 Petrol (B14.4E)
  • 1.4 Petrol (B14.4S)
  • 1.7 Petrol (B172K)
  • 2.0 Petrol (B200K)
  • 2.0i Petrol (B200E)
  • 2.0i Petrol (B200F)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 6h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) (01/1984 - ) 6h00

What is a Volvo 340/360 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 Volvo 340/360 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 Volvo 340/360 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.