Change Car Clutch Audi A6

Change Car Clutch

Technical 5h00–24h00 ~500–2400£
Estimated time 5h00–24h00
Estimated labour cost ~500–2400£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
A6 1997-2005 26
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AWT)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AJM)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVF)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AWX)
  • 2.0 20V Petrol (ALT)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (AMM)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (ASM)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (BDV)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AFB)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AKE)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AKN)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AYM)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BAU)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BCZ)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BDG)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BDH)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BFC)
  • 2.7 V6 30V Bi-Turbo Petrol (ARE)
  • 2.7 V6 30V Bi-Turbo Petrol (AZA)
  • 2.7 V6 30V Bi-Turbo Petrol (BES)
  • 3.0 V6 30V Petrol (ASN)
  • 3.0 V6 30V Petrol (BBJ)
  • S6 (4.2 V8 40V) Petrol (ANK)
  • S6 (4.2 V8 40V) Petrol (AQJ)
A6 2005-2011 23
  • 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BRE)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BRF)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BVG)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BLB)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BNA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHB)
  • 2.0 TFSI 16V Petrol (BPJ)
  • 2.4 V6 Petrol (BDW)
  • 2.7 V6 TDI Diesel (BPP)
  • 2.7 V6 TDI Diesel (BSG)
  • 2.7 V6 TDI Diesel (CANA)
  • 2.7 V6 TDI Diesel (CANB)
  • 2.8 V6 FSi Petrol (BDX)
  • 2.8 V6 FSi Petrol (CCDA)
  • 3.0 V6 TDI Diesel (ASB)
  • 3.0 V6 TDI Diesel (BMK)
  • 3.0 V6 TDI Diesel (BNG)
  • 3.0 V6 TDI Diesel (CDYA)
  • 3.0 V6 TDI Diesel (CDYB)
  • 3.0 V6 TDI Diesel (CDYC)
  • 3.2 V6 FSi Petrol (AUK)
A6 2011-2018 13
  • 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CYGA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLD)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLE)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CNHA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUD)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUE)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDCA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDCB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDDA)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CDNB)
  • 2.8 FSi Petrol (CHVA)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CLAB)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) BRE 10h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) BLB 9h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 0h45–18h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 5h00–13h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 14h00–18h00

What is a Audi A6 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 A6 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 A6 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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4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
A6 1997-2005 1997-2005 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AWT), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AJM), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVF), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AWX), 2.0 20V Petrol (ALT), 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (AMM), 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (ASM), 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (BDV), 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AFB), 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (… Diesel, Petrol
A6 2005-2011 2005-2011 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BRE), 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BRF), 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BVG), 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BLB), 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BNA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHB), 2.0 TFSI 16V Petrol (BPJ), 2.4 V6 Petrol (BDW), 2.7 V6 TDI Die… Diesel, Petrol
A6 2011-2018 2011-2018 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CYGA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLE), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CNHA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUE), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDCA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDCB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDDA), 2.0 TFSI Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (CHJA+EAFA), … Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
A6 2019-2025 2019-2025 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DEZD), 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DEZF), 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DTPB), 40 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DFBA), 40 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DTPA), 40 TFSI 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DMTC), 45 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DDVE), 45 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DDVF), 45 TDI 48V (MH… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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