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Change Car Clutch

Technical 9h00–14h00 ~900–1400£
Estimated time 9h00–14h00
Estimated labour cost ~900–1400£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
C4 Cactus 2014-2025 10
  • 1.2 PureTech 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP))
  • 1.2 PureTech 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS))
  • 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DT (HNZ))
  • 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTS (HNY))
  • 1.2 VTi Petrol (EB2 (HMZ))
  • 1.2 VTi Petrol (EB2D (HMU))
  • 1.2 VTi Petrol (EB2F (HMZ))
  • 1.5 HDi Diesel (DV5RD (YHY))
  • 1.6 8V BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FD (BHY))
  • 1.6 e-HDi FAP Diesel (DV6DTED (9HP))
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 9h00–11h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 11h00

What is a Citroen C4 Cactus 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 Citroen C4 Cactus 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 Citroen C4 Cactus 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.