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Change Car Clutch

Technical 10h00–16h00 ~1000–1600£
Estimated time 10h00–16h00
Estimated labour cost ~1000–1600£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
XC60 2009-2017 18
  • 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T14)
  • 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T16)
  • 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T17)
  • 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T5)
  • D3 (DRIVe) Diesel (D5204T2)
  • D3 Diesel (D4204T4)
  • D3 Diesel (D5204T3)
  • D3 Diesel (D5204T7)
  • D4 AWD Diesel (D5244T12)
  • D4 AWD Diesel (D5244T21)
  • D4 Diesel (D4204T14)
  • D4 Diesel (D4204T5)
  • D5 AWD Diesel (D5244T15)
  • D5 AWD Diesel (D5244T20)
  • D5 AWD Diesel (D5244T22)
  • D5 Diesel (D5244T10)
  • D5 Diesel (D5244T11)
  • D5 Diesel (D5244T4)
XC60 2018-2025 2
  • D3 Diesel (D4204T4)
  • D4 Polestar Diesel (D4204T14P)

What is a Volvo XC60 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 XC60 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 XC60 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
XC60 2009-2017 2009-2017 2.0 Turbo Petrol (B4204T6), 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T14), 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T16), 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T17), 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T5), 3.2 Petrol (B6324S), 3.2 Petrol (B6324S5), D3 (DRIVe) Diesel (D5204T2), D3 Diesel (D4204T4), D3 Diesel (D5204T3), D3 Diesel (D52… Diesel, Petrol
XC60 2018-2025 2018-2025 B4 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D420T8), B4 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B420T6), B5 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D420T2), B5 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B420T2), B5 Polestar MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D420T2P), B6 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B420T), D3 Diesel (D4204T4), D4 Diesel (D4204T14), D4 Diesel (… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol