Clutch kit + flywheel: change and price

The clutch + flywheel assembly allows you to both start the car and transfer the engine rotation to the gearbox. The clutch kit consists of several wear parts, but it is not always necessary to change the flywheel at the same time.

🚘 Clutch kit and flywheel: what is it?

Le Clutch kit your vehicle transfers the rotating energy from the engine to the gearbox. It consists of several parts:

• Le clutch mechanism ;
• Le Clutch disc ;
• La Clutch thrust bearing.

Le flywheel located at the end of the clutch kit opposite the engine. This is what makes it possible to transfer the rotation of the engine to the clutch.

When you disengage, that is, when you press the button clutch pedal, you separate these parts so that you can transfer reports.

When you switch, you combine them again. All parts rotate together simultaneously with the motor driven crankshaft which is on the other side of the flywheel. The engine gear snaps into the flywheel teeth for starting.

The clutch disc is pressed against the flywheel. Then comes the clutch mechanism, also called disc clutch. This is what allows the clutch disc to be brought closer to the engine flywheel. It is pushed by a clutch release bearing, which can be hydraulic or mechanical.

This is caused by clutch forkoperated by the clutch pedal. It will be he who will exert the pressure, which actuates the clutch release bearing, and then in parts the rest of the clutch kit.

Thus, the clutch kit and flywheel perform an important function as they transmit the rotation of the engine to the gearbox, which then transmits it to the axle until it reaches the drive wheels. The flywheel is also used for starting and the clutch kit for shifting.

📅 When to change the clutch kit and flywheel?

The clutch kit consists of wear parts. This must be changed every 60-80 km average. Then it will be necessary to replace the clutch disc, the mechanism that needs to be systematically changed, and the thrust bearing. If it is defective, the flywheel must also be replaced.

However, the flywheel itself is designed for a long service life. not less than 200 kilometers... But some models are more fragile.

If the clutch kit and flywheel need to be replaced, you will notice the following symptoms:

• Gear shifting problems ;
• Clutch slip ;
• Noisy clutch ;
• Clutch pedal vibration ;
• Jerking when shifting gears ;
• The smell of burning.

🔎 Can the clutch kit be replaced without a flywheel?

This is not not always necessary replace the flywheel at the same time as the clutch kit. If it is defective or damaged, it will need to be replaced. A flywheel usually has a much longer service life than a clutch kit.

In this case, it is recommended to change the clutch kit and flywheel at the same time, if you have dual-mass flywheel... Indeed, this one is more fragile than rigid engine flywheel the service life of which is longer.

💰 How much does it cost to replace the clutch + flywheel kit?

Replacing the clutch + flywheel kit is a difficult, long and expensive operation. It does require a long time to dismantle and stop the vehicle, which can take up to two days.

The price also varies considerably from vehicle to vehicle. On average, count from 600 to 1500 €... Therefore, to find out more, it is best to request a quote for a replacement clutch and flywheel kit.

Now you know everything about your clutch + flywheel kit! As you understand, these parts interact so closely with each other that sometimes you have to change them at the same time. In this case, it is an expensive but necessary operation.