Change Car Clutch Vauxhall Agila
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 5h00–7h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~500–700£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) (2010 - ) | 7h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 5h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) ( - 2010) | 7h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 7h00 |
What is a Vauxhall Agila 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 Vauxhall Agila 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 Vauxhall Agila 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agila Mk I 2000-2007 | 2000-2007 | 1.0 12V Petrol (Z10XE), 1.0 12V Petrol (Z10XEP), 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XE), 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XEP), 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DT) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Agila Mk II 2008-2014 | 2008-2014 | 1.0 12V Petrol (K10B), 1.0 12V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K10B), 1.2 16V Petrol (K12B), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K12B), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (D13A), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (Z13DTJ) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
