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Change Car Clutch

Technical 9h00–11h00 ~900–1100£
Estimated time 9h00–11h00
Estimated labour cost ~900–1100£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Xsara 1997-2005 15
  • 1.4 Petrol (TU3JP (KFW))
  • 1.4 Petrol (TU3JP (KFX))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (TU5JP4 (NFU))
  • 1.6 Petrol (TU5JP (NFZ))
  • 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (XU7JP4 (LFY))
  • 1.8 Petrol (XU7JB (LFX))
  • 1.9 D Diesel (DW8 (WJZ))
  • 1.9 D Diesel (DW8B (WJY))
  • 1.9 D Diesel (XUD9A (DJY))
  • 1.9 SD Diesel (XUD9BSD (DHV))
  • 1.9 TD Diesel (XUD9TE (DHY))
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (EW10J4 (RFN))
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (XU10J4R (RFV))
  • 2.0 HDi Diesel (DW10ATED (RHZ))
  • 2.0 HDi Diesel (DW10TD (RHY))
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 9h00–11h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 8h00–10h00

What is a Citroen Xsara 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 Xsara 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 Xsara 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.