Change Car Clutch Mercedes-Benz Citan
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 7h00–12h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~700–1200£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Citan 2012-2020 6
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Without air conditioning | 12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) With air conditioning | 14h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) | 16h00 |
What is a Mercedes-Benz Citan 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 Mercedes-Benz Citan 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 Mercedes-Benz Citan 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.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citan 2012-2020 | 2012-2020 | 108 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K-B6)), 108 CDI Diesel (608.915 (K9K-U8)), 109 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K-B6)), 109 CDI Diesel (608.915 (K9K-U8)), 111 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K-A6)), 111 CDI Diesel (608.915 (K9K-U8)), 112 TCe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (200.711 (H5F-A4)) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Citan 2021-2025 | 2021-2025 | 110 CDI Diesel (608.915), 112 CDI Diesel (608.915) | Diesel |
