Change Car Clutch Vauxhall Zafira
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 9h00–13h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~900–1300£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Zafira Mk I 1999-2005 11
Zafira Mk II 2005-2014 18
Zafira Mk III 2011-2019 22
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 9h00–12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) F17+ | 10h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 8h00–12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Manual transmission, F17 | 11h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Manual transmission, F35 | 12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Manual transmission, F23 | 12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) (M32, D20) | 11h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) F40 | 13h00 |
What is a Vauxhall Zafira 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 Zafira 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 Zafira 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.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zafira Mk I 1999-2005 | 1999-2005 | 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE (L91)), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (X16XEL (L91)), 1.8 16V Petrol (X18XE1 (2H9)), 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z18XE (2H9)), 2.0 Di 16V Diesel (X20DTL (LD3)), 2.0 DTi 16V Diesel (Y20DTH (LD1)), 2.0 Turbo Petrol (Z20LET (L70)), 2.… | CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Zafira Mk II 2005-2014 | 2005-2014 | 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG (LR1)), 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE1 (LJ7)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XER (LDE)), 1.6 16V Twinport Petrol (Z16XEP (LJ7)), 1.6 CNG Turbo CNG,Petrol (A16XNT (LGE)), 1.6 CNG Turbo CNG,Petrol (Z16XNT (LGE)), 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (A17D… | CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Zafira Mk III 2011-2019 | 2011-2019 | 1.4 Turbo Petrol (A14NEL (LUJ)), 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14NEL (LUJ)), 1.4 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LUJ)), 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XHT (LVP)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTJ (LVL+PL5)), 1.6 CNG Turbo CNG,Petrol (A1… | CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |