Change Car Clutch Toyota Camry

Change Car Clutch

Technical 8h00–14h00 ~800–1400$
Time Estimate 8h00–14h00
Cost Estimate ~800–1400$
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Camry 1986-1991 2
  • 2.0i 16V Gas (3S-FE)
  • 2.5i V6 Gas (2VZ-FE)
Camry 1991-1997 2
  • 2.2i Gas (5S-FE)
  • 3.0 V6 Gas (3VZ-FE)
Camry 2001-2006 1
  • 2.4 16V VVT-i Gas (2AZ-FE)

What is a Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry 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.

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7 generations covered

Generation Years Vehicles Fuel
Camry 1983-1986 1983-1986 1.8 D Diesel (1C-TL), 2.0 D Diesel (2C-TL), 2.0 Gas (2S-ELC) Diesel, Gas
Camry 1986-1991 1986-1991 2.0i 16V Gas (3S-FE), 2.5i V6 Gas (2VZ-FE) Gas
Camry 1991-1997 1991-1997 2.2i Gas (5S-FE), 3.0 V6 Gas (1MZ-FE), 3.0 V6 Gas (3VZ-FE) Gas
Camry 1996-2001 1996-2001 2.2 CNG CNG (5S-FNE), 2.2 Gas (5S-FE), 3.0 24V Gas (1MZ-FE) CNG, Gas
Camry 2001-2006 2001-2006 2.4 16V VVT-i Gas (2AZ-FE), 3.0 24V VVT-i Gas (1MZ-FE), 3.0 Gas (1MZ-FE), 3.3 Gas (3MZ-FE) Gas
Camry 2006-2011 2006-2011 2.4 16V VVT-i Gas (2AZ-FE), 3.5 V6 Gas (2GR-FE) Gas
Camry 2011-2018 2011-2018 2.5 Gas (2AR-FE), 3.5 V6 Gas (2GR-FE) Gas

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