Change Car Clutch BMW X3

Change Car Clutch

Technical 6h00–8h00 ~600–800£
Estimated time 6h00–8h00
Estimated labour cost ~600–800£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
X3 2004-2010 17
  • 2.0D Diesel (M47D20T2oL)
  • 2.0D Diesel (N47D20A)
  • 2.0D Diesel (N47D20A)
  • 2.0i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N46B20B)
  • 2.5i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M54B25)
  • 2.5si, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N52B25A)
  • 3.0d Diesel (M57D30T2)
  • 3.0d Diesel (M57D30TU)
  • 3.0i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M54B30)
  • 3.0sd Diesel (M57D30T2TOP)
  • 3.0Si Petrol (N52B30A)
  • xDrive 18d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • xDrive 25i Petrol (N52B25A)
  • xDrive 30d Diesel (M57D30T2)
  • xDrive 30i Petrol (N52B30A)
X3 2011-2018 4
  • sDrive 18d Diesel (B47D20A)
  • sDrive 18d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • xDrive 20i / sDrive- Petrol (N20B20A)
X3 2017-2024 2
  • sDrive 18d Diesel (B47D20A)
  • sDrive 18d Diesel (B47D20B)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 6h00–8h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 6h00–8h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 4WD 7h00

What is a BMW X3 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 BMW X3 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 BMW X3 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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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
X3 2004-2010 2004-2010 2.0D Diesel (M47D20T2oL), 2.0D Diesel (N47D20A), 2.0D Diesel (N47D20A), 2.0i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N46B20B), 2.5i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M54B25), 2.5si, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N52B25A), 3.0d Diesel (M57D30T2), 3.0d Diesel (M57D30TU), 3.0i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M54B30), 3.0sd Diesel (M57D30T2TOP), … Diesel, LPG, Petrol
X3 2011-2018 2011-2018 sDrive 18d Diesel (B47D20A), sDrive 18d Diesel (N47D20C), sDrive 18i Petrol (N20B16A), xDrive 20d Diesel (B47D20A), xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C), xDrive 20d M Performance Diesel (B47D20A), xDrive 20i / sDrive- Petrol (N20B20A), xDrive 28i / sDrive- Petrol (N20B20A), xDrive 28i Pe… Diesel, Petrol
X3 2017-2024 2017-2024 M Competition Petrol (S58B30A), M xDrive Petrol (S58B30A), M40d Diesel (B57D30B), M40d mHev 48V (MHEV),Diesel (B57D30B), M40i mHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B58B30B+JA1), M40i Petrol (B58B30A), M40i Petrol (B58B30B), sDrive 18d Diesel (B47D20A), sDrive 18d Diesel (B47D20B), sDrive 20i … 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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