Change Car Clutch

Technical 10h00 ~1000€
Temps estimé 10h00
Coût estimé ~1000€
Difficulté Technical
Motorisations
9-5 1998-2010 7
  • 2.3 t Gas (B235E)
  • 2.3 t Gas (B235E)
  • 2.3 Turbo 230 Gas (B235R)
  • 2.3 Turbo 260 Gas (B235R)
  • 2.3 Turbo Gas (B235L)
  • 2.3t BioPower Bioethanol (E85),Gas (B235E)
  • 3.0 V6 t Gas (B308E)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 10h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 10h00

What is a Saab 9-5 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 Saab 9-5 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 Saab 9-5 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 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
9-5 1998-2010 1998-2010 2.3 t Gas (B235E), 2.3 t Gas (B235E), 2.3 Turbo 230 Gas (B235R), 2.3 Turbo 260 Gas (B235R), 2.3 Turbo Gas (B235L), 2.3t BioPower Bioethanol (E85),Gas (B235E), 3.0 V6 t Gas (B308E) Bioethanol (E85), Gas
9-5 2010-2012 2010-2012 2.8 Turbo V6 300 Gas (A28NER) Gas