Change Car Clutch Subaru Outback

Change Car Clutch

Technical 12h00 ~1200€
Temps estimé 12h00
Coût estimé ~1200€
Difficulté Technical
Motorisations
Outback 1998-2003 1
  • 2.5 Gas (EJ251)

What is a Subaru Outback 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 Outback 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 Outback 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 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
Outback 1998-2003 1998-2003 2.5 Gas (EJ251), 2.5 Gas (EJ252) Gas
Outback 2003-2009 2003-2009 2.5 AWD Gas (EJ25D), 2.5 Gas (EJ253), 2.5 Turbo Gas (EJ255), 3.0 Gas (EZ30D) Gas
Outback 2009-2015 2009-2015 2.5 SOHC Gas (EJ253), 2.5i DOHC Gas (FB25), 3.6 Gas (EZ36D) Gas
Outback 2015-2021 2015-2021 2.5 Gas (FB25B), 3.6 Gas (EZ36D) Gas
Outback 2020-2025 2020-2025 2.5 Gas (FB25D) Gas