Change Car Clutch BMW 5-Series

Change Car Clutch

Technical 5h00–8h00 ~500–800€
Temps estimé 5h00–8h00
Coût estimé ~500–800€
Difficulté Technical
Motorisations
5-Series 1987-1997 3
  • 525i Gas (M20B25M)
  • 525i, -ix Gas (M50B25)
  • 535i Gas (M30B35M)
5-Series 1996-2004 4
  • 525i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25 (256S5))
  • 528i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28 (286S1))
  • 528i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28TU (286S2))
  • 530i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30 (306S3))
5-Series 2003-2011 6
  • 525i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25)
  • 525i, Xi LPG,Gas (N52B25A)
  • 530i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30)
  • 545i, -LPG LPG,Gas (N62B44A)
  • 550i, -LPG LPG,Gas (N62B48B)
  • M5, -LPG LPG,Gas (S85B50A)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 5h00–8h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) ( - 02/1990) 5h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 5h00–8h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 6h00–8h00

What is a BMW 5-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 5-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 5-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.

4 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
5-Series 1981-1988 1981-1988 524td Diesel (M21D24), 533i Gas (M30B32E), 535i Gas (M30B34) Diesel, Gas
5-Series 1987-1997 1987-1997 525i Gas (M20B25M), 525i, -ix Gas (M50B25), 535i Gas (M30B35M) Gas
5-Series 1996-2004 1996-2004 525i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25 (256S5)), 528i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28 (286S1)), 528i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28TU (286S2)), 530i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30 (306S3)) Gas, LPG
5-Series 2003-2011 2003-2011 525i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25), 525i, Xi LPG,Gas (N52B25A), 530i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30), 545i, -LPG LPG,Gas (N62B44A), 550i, -LPG LPG,Gas (N62B48B), M5, -LPG LPG,Gas (S85B50A) Gas, LPG