Change Car Clutch Mini Countryman
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 10h00–13h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~1000–1300£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Countryman 2010-2016 10
Countryman 2016-2024 3
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 11h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) | 13h00 |
What is a Mini Countryman 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 Mini Countryman 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 Mini Countryman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countryman 2010-2016 | 2010-2016 | Cooper D Diesel (N47C16A), Cooper D Diesel (N47C20A), Cooper Petrol (N16B16A), Cooper Petrol (N18B16A), Cooper S Petrol (N18B16A), Cooper S Petrol (N18B16A), Cooper SD Diesel (N47C20A), John Cooper Works Petrol (N18B16C), One D Diesel (N47C16A), One, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N16B16A) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Countryman 2016-2024 | 2016-2024 | Cooper D Diesel (B47C20A), Cooper D Diesel (B47C20A), Cooper D Diesel (B47C20B), Cooper Petrol (B38A15A), Cooper Petrol (B38A15F), Cooper S JCW Petrol (B48A20A), Cooper S Petrol (B48A20A), Cooper S Petrol (B48A20A), Cooper S Petrol (B48A20A), Cooper SD Diesel (B47C20A), Cooper S… | Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |