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Change Car Clutch

Technical 16h00–17h00 ~1600–1700£
Estimated time 16h00–17h00
Estimated labour cost ~1600–1700£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Fluence 2009-2020 8
  • 1.5 dCi 105 Diesel (K9K-832 (G8))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-836 (J8))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-830)
  • 1.5 dCi 90 FAP Diesel (K9K-834)
  • 1.6 16V 105, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-839 (W8))
  • 1.6 16V 110 Petrol (K4M-838 (V8))
  • 2.0 16V 140 Petrol (M4R-714)
  • 2.0 16V 145 Petrol (M4R-751)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) JR5 17h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) TL4 17h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 14h00–15h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) JH3 17h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 16h00

What is a Renault Fluence 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 Renault Fluence 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 Renault Fluence 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.