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Change Car Clutch

Technical 9h00–16h00 ~900–1600£
Estimated time 9h00–16h00
Estimated labour cost ~900–1600£
Difficulty Technical
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 10h00–16h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) (6C06, 6C26, 6D26, 6E26) 13h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 6B05 12h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 8h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 8h00

What is a Vauxhall Combo 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 Combo 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 Combo 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
Combo E 2018-2025 2018-2025 1.2 SIDI Petrol (F12XHL (LES)), 1.2 SIDI Petrol (F12XHT (LEG)), 1.5 CDTi Diesel (D15DT (LQJ)), 1.5 CDTi Diesel (D15DTH (LQP)), 1.5 CDTi Diesel (D15DTL (LQJ)), 1.5 CDTi Diesel (DV5RCF (YHT)), 1.6 CDTi 8V Diesel (B16DT (LEK)) Diesel, Petrol
Combo Mk II 2001-2011 2001-2011 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Y13DT), 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DT (LN9)), 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DTJ (LDP)), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP (LJ2)), 1.6 8V Petrol (Z16SE (L55)), 1.6 CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG (LR1)), 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z17DTH (LPZ)), 1.7 Di Diesel (Y17DTL (LK8)), 1.7 DTi Diesel (Y1… CNG, Diesel, Petrol