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Change Car Clutch

Technical 8h00 ~800£
Estimated time 8h00
Estimated labour cost ~800£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Freemont 2011-2016 4
  • 2.0 16V MultiJet 136 Diesel (939B5000)
  • 2.0 16V MultiJet 140 Diesel (940A5000)
  • 2.0 16V MultiJet 165 Diesel (939B5000)
  • 2.0 16V MultiJet 170 Diesel (940A4000)

What is a Fiat Freemont 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 Fiat Freemont 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 Fiat Freemont 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.