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Change Car Clutch

Technical 10h00–17h00 ~1000–1700£
Estimated time 10h00–17h00
Estimated labour cost ~1000–1700£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Super 5 1984-1993 31
  • 1.0 Petrol (C1C-700)
  • 1.0 Petrol (C1C-706)
  • 1.1 Petrol (C1E-750)
  • 1.1 Petrol (C1E-752)
  • 1.1 Petrol (C1E-754)
  • 1.1 Petrol (C1E-756)
  • 1.2 Petrol (C1G-702)
  • 1.2 Petrol (C1G-720)
  • 1.4 GT turbo Petrol (C1J-782)
  • 1.4 GT turbo Petrol (C1J-784)
  • 1.4 GT turbo Petrol (C1J-788)
  • 1.4 Petrol (C1J-768)
  • 1.4 Petrol (C1J-780)
  • 1.4 Petrol (C2J-700)
  • 1.4 Petrol (C2J-780)
  • 1.4 Petrol (C2J-781)
  • 1.4 Petrol (C2J-782)
  • 1.4 Petrol (C2J-784)
  • 1.4 Petrol (C2J-788)
  • 1.4 Petrol (C2J-789)
  • 1.4 Petrol (C2J-798)
  • 1.4 Petrol (C3J-700)
  • 1.4 Petrol (C3J-702)
  • 1.4 Petrol (C3J-760)
  • 1.6 D Diesel (F8M-720)
  • 1.7 Petrol (F2N-740)
  • 1.7 Petrol (F2N-742)
  • 1.7i Petrol (F3N-702)
  • 1.7i Petrol (F3N-716 (G7))
  • 1.7i Petrol (F3N-717 (H7))
  • 1.7i Petrol (F3N-722)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 10h00–17h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 10h00–18h00

What is a Renault Super 5 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 Super 5 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 Super 5 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.