Change Car Clutch

Technical 6h00–12h00 ~600–1200€
Temps estimé 6h00–12h00
Coût estimé ~600–1200€
Difficulté Technical
Motorisations
Legacy 1989-1993 1
  • 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E)
Legacy 1994-1998 3
  • 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E)
  • 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E)
  • 2.5i 16V Gas (EJ25D)
Legacy 1998-2003 1
  • 2.5 16V Gas (EJ251)
Legacy 2004-2010 1
  • 2.5i Gas (EJ253)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 12h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 8h00

What is a Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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
Legacy 1989-1993 1989-1993 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E) Gas
Legacy 1994-1998 1994-1998 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E), 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E), 2.5i 16V Gas (EJ25D) Gas
Legacy 1998-2003 1998-2003 2.2 Gas (EJ22E), 2.5 16V Gas (EJ251), 2.5 16V Gas (EJ253) Gas
Legacy 2004-2010 2004-2010 2.5i Gas (EJ253), 2.5i Gas (EJ259) Gas
Legacy 2008-2015 2008-2015 2.5 SOHC Gas (EJ253), 3.6 Gas (EZ36D) Gas
Legacy B4 2014-2019 2014-2019 2.5 Gas (FB25B), 3.6 Gas (EZ36D) Gas