Change Car Clutch Mercedes-Benz SL

Change Car Clutch

Technical 8h00 ~800£
Estimated time 8h00
Estimated labour cost ~800£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
SL 1989-2001 2
  • 300 SL Petrol (103.984)
  • 300 SL-24 Petrol (104.981)

What is a Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL 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 SL 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.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
SL 1989-2001 1989-2001 300 SL Petrol (103.984), 300 SL-24 Petrol (104.981) Petrol
SL 2001-2012 2001-2012 300 Petrol (272.949), 350 Petrol (272.966), 350 Petrol (272.968), 350, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.973), 500, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.963), 500/550 Petrol (273.965), 55 AMG EVO Petrol (113.995), 55 AMG Kompressor Petrol (113.992), 55 AMG Petrol (113.992), 600 Petrol (275.951), 600 Petrol … LPG, Petrol
SL 2012-2020 2012-2020 350 BlueEFF Petrol (276.954), 400 Petrol (276.825), 400/450 Petrol (276.825), 500/550 BlueEFF Petrol (278.927), 63 AMG Petrol (157.983), 63 AMG Petrol (157.983), 65 AMG V12 Petrol (279.981) Petrol

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