Change Car Clutch Audi A5
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 9h00–23h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~900–2300£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
A5 2007-2017 35
A5 2017-2025 10
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 9h00–23h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 1h30–23h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) | 13h00–17h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly Front-wheel drive | 14h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 4WD | 14h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 4WD | 17h00 |
What is a Audi A5 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 A5 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 A5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A5 2007-2017 | 2007-2017 | 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CABD), 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CDHB), 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CJEB), 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CJED), 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CJEE), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGB), 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)… | Diesel, Petrol |
| A5 2017-2025 | 2017-2025 | 1.4 TFSI Petrol (CVNA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DETA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DEUA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DEUB), 2.0 TDI MHEV Diesel (DTPA), 2.0 TFSI g-tron CNG (CVLA), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CVKB), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CYRB), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CYRC), 2.0 TFSI, MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DDWA), 3.0 TDI Diesel (C… | 48V (MHEV), CNG, Diesel, Petrol |
