Change Car Clutch Skoda Octavia
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 6h00–12h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~600–1200£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Octavia 1996-2010 27
Octavia II 2004-2013 33
Octavia III 2013-2020 33
Octavia IV 2020-2025 6
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 6h00–12h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 1h00–12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 0AJ | 8h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 02S, Front-wheel drive | 9h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) | 1h30–12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 0AF | 7h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 4WD | 10h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 4WD | 12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 02S, 4WD | 10h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Front-wheel drive | 9h00–10h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly Front-wheel drive | 11h00–12h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 0CW | 9h00–10h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 0A4 | 9h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 02Q, Front-wheel drive | 10h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 02S | 9h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 0CW | 10h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 0D9, Front-wheel drive | 11h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 02Q | 10h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 0D9, 4WD | 12h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 0D9, Front-wheel drive | 11h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission)* | 10h00–12h00 |
What is a Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia 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.
4 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octavia 1996-2010 | 1996-2010 | 1.4 16V Petrol (AXP), 1.4 16V Petrol (BCA), 1.4 8V Petrol (AMD), 1.6 8V Petrol (AEE), 1.6 8V Petrol (AEH), 1.6 8V Petrol (AKL), 1.6 8V Petrol (AVU), 1.6 8V Petrol (BFQ), 1.8 20V Petrol (AGN), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AGU), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (ARX), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (ARZ), 1.8… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Octavia II 2004-2013 | 2004-2013 | 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZB), 1.4 Petrol (BCA), 1.4 Petrol (BUD), 1.4 Petrol (CGGA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.6 Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CCSA), 1.6 FSi Petrol (BLF), 1.6 LPG LPG,Petrol (CHGA), 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CMXA), 1.6 Petrol (BGU), 1.6 Petrol (BSE), 1.6 TDI DPF… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Octavia III 2013-2020 | 2013-2020 | 1.0 TSI Petrol (CHZD), 1.0 TSI Petrol (DKRF), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CJZA), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CJZB), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CYVA), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CYVB), 1.4 TSI G-TEC CNG CNG,Petrol (CPWA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CHPA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZDA), 1.5 TGI CNG (DHFA), 1.5 TSI Petrol (DADA), 1.5 TSI Petrol … | CNG, Diesel, Petrol |
| Octavia IV 2020-2025 | 2020-2025 | 1.0 TSI, e-TEC Petrol (DLAA), 1.5 eTSI Petrol (DFYA), 1.5 TSI Petrol (DPCA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DSTB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DSUD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTRB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTRD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTTA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTTC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTUA), 2.0 TSI Petrol (DNNA), iV (1.4 TSI) Elect… | Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |