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Change Car Clutch

Technical 10h00–14h00 ~1000–1400£
Estimated time 10h00–14h00
Estimated labour cost ~1000–1400£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Sandero I 2008-2012 15
  • 1.2, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-732)
  • 1.4 MPi 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-710 (A7))
  • 1.4 MPi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-714)
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-790)
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-792 (K7))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 FAP Diesel (K9K-892 (E8))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-796 (87))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 FAP Diesel (K9K-892 (E8))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-690)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-696 (F6))
  • 1.6 MPi 85 Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (K7M-732 (J7))
  • 1.6 MPi 85, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-800 (A8))
  • 1.6 MPi 90, -LPG Petrol (K7M-710 (F7))
  • 1.6 MPi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-718)
  • 1.6 MPi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-818)
Sandero II 2011-2025 17
  • 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4))
  • 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-408 (B4))
  • 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-410 (B4))
  • 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG Petrol (H4B-400 (A4))
  • 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-400 (B4))
  • 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4))
  • 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-411 (E4))
  • 1.0 TCe 100 Petrol (H4D-450 (B4))
  • 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG Petrol (H4D-460 (D4))
  • 1.2 16V 75 Petrol (D4F-732 (F7))
  • 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-734 (F7))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-612 (C6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-626 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-612 (C6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-626 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 95 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
Sandero III 2021-2025 2
  • 1.0 TCe 100 LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-480 (F4))
  • 1.0 TCe 90 Petrol (H4D-470 (E4))
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 10h00–11h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 10h00–12h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) (EURO 3, EURO 4) 10h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) EURO 5 12h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) JH3 10h00–11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) JR5 11h00

What is a Dacia Sandero 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 Dacia Sandero 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 Dacia Sandero 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.

3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Sandero I 2008-2012 2008-2012 1.2, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-732), 1.2, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-734), 1.4 MPi 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-710 (A7)), 1.4 MPi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-714), 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-790), 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-792 (K7)), 1.5 dCi 75 FAP Diesel (K9K-892 (E8)), 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-796 (87)), … Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Sandero II 2011-2025 2011-2025 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-410 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG Petrol (H4B-400 (A4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-400 (B4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-411 (E4)), 1.0 TCe 100 Pet… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Sandero III 2021-2025 2021-2025 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-419 (H4)), 1.0 TCe 100 LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-480 (F4)), 1.0 TCe 90 Petrol (H4D-470 (E4)) LPG, Petrol