Change Car Clutch Nissan Primera
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 6h00–11h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~600–1100£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 6h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 7h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Manual transmission, 4-speed | 11h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Manual transmission, 6-speed | 16h00 |
What is a Nissan Primera 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 Nissan Primera 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 Nissan Primera 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primera 1990-1996 | 1990-1996 | 1.6 16V Petrol (GA16DE), 1.6 16V Petrol (GA16DS), 2.0 16V GT Petrol (SR20DE), 2.0 16V GT Petrol (SR20DE), 2.0 16V Petrol (SR20DE), 2.0 16V Petrol (SR20DI) | Petrol |
| Primera 1996-2002 | 1996-2002 | 1.6 16V Petrol (GA16DE), 1.6 16V Petrol (GA16DE), 1.6 16V Petrol (QG16DE), 1.8 16V Petrol (QG18DE), 2.0 16V Petrol (SR20DE), 2.0 16V Petrol (SR20DE), 2.0DT Diesel (CD20T) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Primera 2001-2008 | 2001-2008 | 1.6 16V Petrol (QG16DE), 1.9 dCi Diesel (F9Q), 2.0 16V Petrol (QR20DE), 2.2 dCi 16V Diesel (YD22DDTI), 2.2 DCT Diesel (YD22DDTI) | Diesel, Petrol |