Change Car Clutch Vauxhall Corsa
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 5h00–13h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~500–1300£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Corsa B 1993-2000 19
Corsa C 2001-2006 12
Corsa D 2007-2014 24
Corsa E 2014-2020 18
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 6h00–13h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 2h30–12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) | 7h00–8h00 |
What is a Vauxhall Corsa 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 Corsa 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 Corsa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsa B 1993-2000 | 1993-2000 | 1.0i 12V Petrol (X10XE), 1.2i 16V Petrol (X12XE), 1.2i Petrol (12NZ), 1.2i Petrol (C12NZ (L71)), 1.2i Petrol (X12SZ (L71)), 1.4 Si Petrol (C14SE (L48)), 1.4i 16V Petrol (C14SEL), 1.4i 16V Petrol (X14XE (L95)), 1.4i Petrol (C14NZ (2H6)), 1.4i Petrol (X14SZ (2H6)), 1.5 D Diesel (4… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Corsa C 2001-2006 | 2001-2006 | 1.0 12V Petrol (Z10XE (LW3)), 1.0 12V Petrol (Z10XEP (LJ4)), 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XEP (LB4)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z12XE (LW4)), 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DT (LN9)), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XE (L95)), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP (LJ2)), 1.6 CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG), 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z… | CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Corsa D 2007-2014 | 2007-2014 | 1.0 12V Petrol (A10XEP (LDB)), 1.0 12V Petrol (Z10XEP (LJ4)), 1.2 16V Petrol (A12XEL (LWD)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A12XER (LDC)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z12XEP (LB4)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTC (LDV)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTE (LSF)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTR (LSF)), 1.3 CDTi… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Corsa E 2014-2020 | 2014-2020 | 1.0 12V Turbo 115 Petrol (B10XFT (LE1)), 1.0 12V Turbo 90 Petrol (B10XFL (LE1)), 1.2 16V Petrol (B12XEL (LDC)), 1.2 16V Petrol (B12XER (LDC)), 1.2 16V Petrol (D12XEL (LDC)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (B13DTC (LKU)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (B13DTC (LKV)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (B13DTE (LKU)), 1.3 CDTi … | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |