Change Car Clutch Vauxhall Meriva
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 9h00–11h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~900–1100£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Meriva Mk I 2003-2010 14
Meriva Mk II 2010-2016 16
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 9h00–11h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 7h00–12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) F13 | 11h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) F17 | 12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) M32 | 12h00 |
What is a Vauxhall Meriva 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 Meriva 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 Meriva 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meriva Mk I 2003-2010 | 2003-2010 | 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Y13DT), 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DT), 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DTJ), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z14XEP), 1.6 16V OPC Petrol (Z16LET), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP), 1.6 Petrol (Z16SE), 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z17DT), 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z17DTH),… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Meriva Mk II 2010-2016 | 2010-2016 | 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTC (LDV)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTE (LSF)), 1.4 16V Petrol (A14XER (LDD)), 1.4 16V Petrol (B14XER (LDD)), 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (A14NEI (LUV)), 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (A14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (B14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NEL (LU… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |