Change Car Clutch Volvo S80
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 9h00–14h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~900–1400£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
S80 1999-2006 14
S80 2007-2025 24
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 9h00–14h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 9h00–11h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) | 10h00–11h00 |
What is a Volvo S80 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 S80 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 S80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S80 1999-2006 | 1999-2006 | 2.0 Turbo Petrol (B5204T4), 2.0 Turbo Petrol (B5204T5), 2.3 Turbo Petrol (B5234T7), 2.4 Bi-Fuel (CNG) CNG,Petrol (B5244SG), 2.4 Bi-Fuel (LPG) LPG,Petrol (B5244SG2), 2.4 Petrol (B5244S), 2.4 Petrol (B5244S2), 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T2), 2.4 Turbo Petrol (B5244T3), 2.5 Turbo D D… | CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| S80 2007-2025 | 2007-2025 | 1.6 Turbo D (DRIVe) Diesel (D4164T), 2.0 Flexifuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (B4204S4), 2.0 Petrol (B4204S3), 2.0 Turbo D Diesel (D4204T), 2.0 Turbo Petrol (B4204T6), 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T14), 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T19), 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T5), 2.5 Turbo Flexifuel Bi… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol |