Change Car Clutch Audi A4

Change Car Clutch

Technical 0h45–19h00 ~75–1900£
Estimated time 0h45–19h00
Estimated labour cost ~75–1900£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
A4 1995-2002 37
  • 1.6 Petrol (ADP)
  • 1.6 Petrol (AHL)
  • 1.6 Petrol (ALZ)
  • 1.6 Petrol (ANA)
  • 1.8 20V Petrol (ADR)
  • 1.8 20V Petrol (AFY)
  • 1.8 20V Petrol (APT)
  • 1.8 20V Petrol (ARG)
  • 1.8 20V Petrol (AVV)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AEB)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AJL)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (ANB)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (APU)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (ARK)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AWT)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (1Z)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFF)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHH)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHU)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (ATJ)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (AGA)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (ALF)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (AML)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (AMM)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (APS)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (ARJ)
  • 2.6 V6 Petrol (ABC)
  • 2.8 V6 30V Petrol (ACK)
  • 2.8 V6 30V Petrol (ALG)
  • 2.8 V6 30V Petrol (AMX)
  • 2.8 V6 30V Petrol (APR)
  • 2.8 V6 30V Petrol (AQD)
  • RS4 (2.7 V6) Petrol (ASJ)
  • RS4 (2.7 V6) Petrol (AZR)
  • S4 (2.7 V6) Petrol (AZB)
A4 2001-2005 20
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (ALZ)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AMB)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AVJ)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (BEX)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo, -Cabriolet Petrol (BFB)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVB)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVF)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AWX)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKE)
  • 2.0 20V, -Cabriolet Petrol (ALT)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (AWA)
  • 2.4 V6 30V, -Cabriolet Petrol (AMM)
  • 2.4 V6 30V, -Cabriolet Petrol (BDV)
  • 2.5 TDI V6, -Cabriolet Diesel (BCZ)
  • 2.5 TDI V6, -Cabriolet Diesel (BDG)
  • 2.5 TDI V6, -Cabriolet Diesel (BFC)
  • 3.0 V6 30V Petrol (AVK)
  • 3.0 V6 30V, -Cabriolet Petrol (ASN)
  • 3.0 V6 30V, -Cabriolet Petrol (BBJ)
  • S4 (4.2 V8), -Cabriolet Petrol (BBK)
A4 2005-2009 31
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (ALZ)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo, -Cabriolet Petrol (BFB)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKE)
  • 1.9 TDI DPF Diesel (BRB)
  • 2.0 20V Petrol (ALT)
  • 2.0 TDI 8V DPF Cabriolet Diesel (BRC)
  • 2.0 TDI 8V DPF, -Cabriolet Diesel (BPW)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (BLB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (BNA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (BVG)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (BRD)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (BRE)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (BRF)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (BVA)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (BVF)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (BGB)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (BPG)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (BPJ)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (BUL)
  • 2.0 TFSI, -Cabriolet Petrol (BWE)
  • 2.0 TFSI, -Cabriolet Petrol (BWT)
  • 2.5 TDI V6 Diesel (BDG)
  • 2.7 TDI V6 DPF Diesel (BSG)
  • 2.7 TDI V6 DPF, -Cabriolet Diesel (BPP)
  • 3.0 TDI V6, -Cabriolet Diesel (ASB)
  • 3.0 TDI V6, -Cabriolet Diesel (BKN)
  • 3.0 V6 30V Petrol (BBJ)
  • 3.2 V6 FSi Petrol (BKH)
  • 3.2 V6 FSi, -Cabriolet Petrol (AUK)
  • RS4 (4.2 V8) Petrol (BNS)
  • S4 (4.2 V8) Petrol (BBK)
A4 2007-2015 37
  • 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CABA)
  • 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CABB)
  • 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CDHA)
  • 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CDHB)
  • 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CJEB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLD)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CJCA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CJCB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CJCC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CJCD)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CNHA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CNHC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUB)
  • 2.0 TFSI Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CFKA)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CDNB)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CDNC)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CNCD)
  • 2.7 V6 TDI Diesel (CAMA)
  • 2.7 V6 TDI Diesel (CGKA)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CAPA)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CCLA)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CCWA)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CDUC)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CKVB)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CKVC)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CLAB)
  • 3.2 V6 FSi Petrol (CALA)
  • S4 (3.0 TFSI) Petrol (CAKA)
  • S4 (3.0 TFSI) Petrol (CGWC)
  • S4 (3.0 TFSI) Petrol (CREC)
A4 2016-2025 7
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DETA)
  • 2.0 TFSI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DEMA)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CVKB)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CYRB)
  • 35 TFSI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DLVB)
  • 35 TFSI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DMSB)
  • 40 TFSI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DLVA)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 8h00–19h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 8h00–19h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) (012, 01W, 0A9), Front-wheel drive 8h00–9h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) (012, 01E), Front-wheel drive 9h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 0B2 15h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 0B1 14h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 14h00–18h00

What is a Audi A4 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 Audi A4 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 Audi A4 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
A4 1995-2002 1995-2002 1.6 Petrol (ADP), 1.6 Petrol (AHL), 1.6 Petrol (ALZ), 1.6 Petrol (ANA), 1.8 20V Petrol (ADR), 1.8 20V Petrol (AFY), 1.8 20V Petrol (APT), 1.8 20V Petrol (ARG), 1.8 20V Petrol (AVV), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AEB), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AJL), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (ANB), 1.8 20V Turbo… Diesel, Petrol
A4 2001-2005 2001-2005 1.6 8V Petrol (ALZ), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AMB), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AVJ), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (BEX), 1.8 20V Turbo, -Cabriolet Petrol (BFB), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVB), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVF), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AWX), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKE), 2.0 20V, -Cabriolet Petrol (ALT), 2.0 FSi Petr… Diesel, Petrol
A4 2005-2009 2005-2009 1.6 8V Petrol (ALZ), 1.8 20V Turbo, -Cabriolet Petrol (BFB), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKE), 1.9 TDI DPF Diesel (BRB), 2.0 20V Petrol (ALT), 2.0 TDI 8V DPF Cabriolet Diesel (BRC), 2.0 TDI 8V DPF, -Cabriolet Diesel (BPW), 2.0 TDI Diesel (BLB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (BNA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (BVG), 2.… Diesel, Petrol
A4 2007-2015 2007-2015 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CABA), 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CABB), 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CDHA), 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CDHB), 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CJEB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLD)… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
A4 2016-2025 2016-2025 1.4 TFSI Petrol (CVNA), 2.0 G-tron CNG (CVLA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DETA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DETB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DEUA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DEUB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DEUC), 2.0 TFSI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DDWA), 2.0 TFSI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DEMA), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CVKB), 2.0 TFSI Petr… 48V (MHEV), CNG, Diesel, Petrol

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