Change Car Clutch Volvo S60/V60
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 10h00–14h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~1000–1400£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
S60/V60 2011-2018 21
S60/V60 2018-2025 3
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 10h00–12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) | 11h00 |
What is a Volvo S60/V60 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 Volvo S60/V60 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 Volvo S60/V60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S60/V60 2011-2018 | 2011-2018 | 2.0 Turbo Bi-Fuel, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B5204T9), 2.0 Turbo Petrol (B4204T6), 2.0 Turbo Petrol (B5204T8), 3.0 Turbo Petrol (B6304T5), D2 Diesel (D4204T20), D2 Diesel (D4204T8), D2 DRIVe Diesel (D4162T), D3 Diesel (D4204T4), D3 Diesel (D4204T9), D3 Diesel (D5204T7), D3/D4 Diesel (D52… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol |
| S60/V60 2018-2025 | 2018-2025 | B3 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B420T3), B3 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B420T4), B4 MHEV Diesel (D420T8), B4 MHEV Petrol (B420T5), B4 MHEV Petrol (B420T6), B5 MHEV Petrol (B420T2), B6 MHEV Petrol (B420T), D3 Diesel (D4204T16), D3 Diesel (D4204T4), D4 Diesel (D4204T14), D4 Polestar Diesel… | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |
