Change Car Clutch Volvo C70
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 9h00–11h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~900–1100£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
C70 1998-2006 8
C70 2006-2013 8
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 9h00–11h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 9h00–11h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) (2006 - ) | 9h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) | 9h00 |
What is a Volvo C70 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 C70 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 C70 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.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| C70 1998-2006 | 1998-2006 | 2.0 Turbo Petrol (B5204T2), 2.0 Turbo Petrol (B5204T3), 2.0 Turbo Petrol (B5204T4), 2.3 T5 Petrol (B5234T3), 2.4 Petrol (B5244S), 2.4 Turbo Petrol (B5244T), 2.5 LPT Petrol (B5254T), 2.5 Petrol (B5254S) | Petrol |
| C70 2006-2013 | 2006-2013 | 2.0 Turbo D Diesel (D4204T), 2.4i Petrol (B5244S4), 2.4i Petrol (B5244S5), D3 Diesel (D5204T5), D4 Diesel (D5204T), D5 Diesel (D5244T13), D5 Diesel (D5244T8), D5 Diesel (D5244T9), T5 Petrol (B5254T3), T5 Petrol (B5254T7) | Diesel, Petrol |