Change Car Clutch

Technical 4h00–9h00 ~400–900€
Temps estimé 4h00–9h00
Coût estimé ~400–900€
Difficulté Technical
Motorisations
3-Series 1982-1995 6
  • 316 Gas (M10B18)
  • 318i Gas (M10B18)
  • 318is Gas (M42B18)
  • 325e Gas (M20B27)
  • 325i, -ix Gas (M20B25)
  • M3 Gas (S14B23)
3-Series 1990-2000 5
  • 318is Gas (M42B18)
  • 318is, -LPG LPG,Gas (M44B19)
  • 323i Gas (M52B25)
  • 325i Gas (M50B25)
  • 328i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28)
3-Series 1998-2007 4
  • 323i, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B25TU)
  • 325i, -xi, -ti, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25)
  • 328i, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28TU)
  • 330i, -xi, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30)
3-Series 2005-2013 8
  • 325i, -Xi Gas (N53B30A)
  • 325i, -Xi, -LPG LPG,Gas (N52B25A)
  • 328i, -Xi Gas (N51B30A)
  • 328i, -Xi Gas (N52B30A)
  • 330i, -Xi Gas (N52B30A)
  • 335i, -Xi Gas (N54B30A)
  • 335i, -Xi Gas (N55B30A)
  • 335is Gas (N54B30A)
3-Series 2011-2020 4
  • 320i, -xDrive, -LPG LPG,Gas (N20B20B)
  • 320i, Flex Ethanol (E100),Gas (N20B20A)
  • 328i, -xDrive Gas (N20B20A)
  • 335i, -xDrive Gas (N55B30A)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 4h00–8h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 5h00–8h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 4WD, ( - 08/1987) 7h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 4WD, (09/1987 - ) 7h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Rear-wheel drive 6h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 8h00

What is a BMW 3-Series 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 BMW 3-Series 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 BMW 3-Series 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.

6 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
3-Series 1975-1983 1975-1983 320 Gas (M10B20), 320i Gas (M10B18F) Gas
3-Series 1982-1995 1982-1995 316 Gas (M10B18), 318i Gas (M10B18), 318is Gas (M42B18), 325e Gas (M20B27), 325i, -ix Gas (M20B25), M3 Gas (S14B23) Gas
3-Series 1990-2000 1990-2000 318is Gas (M42B18), 318is, -LPG LPG,Gas (M44B19), 323i Gas (M52B25), 325i Gas (M50B25), 328i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28) Gas, LPG
3-Series 1998-2007 1998-2007 323i, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B25TU), 325i Gas (M56B25), 325i, -xi, -ti, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25), 328i, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28TU), 330i, -xi, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30) Gas, LPG
3-Series 2005-2013 2005-2013 325i, -Xi Gas (N53B30A), 325i, -Xi, -LPG LPG,Gas (N52B25A), 328i, -Xi Gas (N51B30A), 328i, -Xi Gas (N52B30A), 330i, -Xi Gas (N52B30A), 335d Diesel (M57D30T2), 335d Diesel (M57D30T2), 335i, -Xi Gas (N54B30A), 335i, -Xi Gas (N55B30A), 335is Gas (N54B30A) Diesel, Gas, LPG
3-Series 2011-2020 2011-2020 320i, -xDrive, -LPG LPG,Gas (N20B20B), 320i, Flex Ethanol (E100),Gas (N20B20A), 328d Diesel (N47D20C), 328i Gas (N26B20A), 328i, -xDrive Gas (N20B20A), 335i, -xDrive Gas (N55B30A) Diesel, Ethanol (E100), Gas, LPG