Change Car Clutch Dodge Caravan
Change Car Clutch
| Time Estimate | 6h00 |
|---|---|
| Cost Estimate | ~600$ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Caravan 2001-2007 1
|
What is a Dodge Caravan 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 Dodge Caravan 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 Dodge Caravan 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.
5 generations covered
| Generation | Years | Vehicles | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan 1989-1990 | 1989-1990 | 2.5 Turbo Gas (9A25) | Gas |
| Caravan 1989-1996 | 1989-1996 | 2.5 Gas (EDM), 3.0 SOHC 12V Gas (EFA), 3.3 OHV Gas (EGA), 3.8 Gas (EGH) | Gas |
| Caravan 1996-2001 | 1996-2001 | 2.4 Gas (EDZ), 3.0 SOHC 12V Gas (EFA), 3.3 Flex Fuel Gas (EGM), 3.3 Flex Fuel Gas (EGM), 3.3 Gas (EGA), 3.3, -Flex Fuel Gas (EGA), 3.8 Gas (EGH), 3.8 Gas (EGH) | Gas |
| Caravan 2001-2007 | 2001-2007 | 2.4 Gas (EDZ), 3.3 Flex Fuel Gas (EGM), 3.3 Gas (EGA), 3.8 Gas (EGH) | Gas |
| Caravan 2008-2020 | 2008-2020 | 3.3 Gas (EGV), 3.6 V6, -Flex fuel Gas (ERB), 3.8 Gas (EGL), 3.8 Gas (EVD), 4.0 Gas (EGQ) | Gas |