Professional Motor Mechanic

How to replace a clutch on a Volkswagen Golf

|Date: May 23, 2016

How to replace a clutch on a Volkswagen Golf

A full fitment guide from LuK on a 2011 Mk model with petrol CGGA engine. ...

A full fitment guide from LuK on a 2011 Mk model with petrol CGGA engine. ...

May 23, 2016
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How to replace a clutch on a Kia Picanto

|Date: April 19, 2016

How to replace a clutch on a Kia Picanto

The city car segment is fiercely competitive with many small, efficient cars driving around our towns and ...

The city car segment is fiercely competitive with many small, efficient cars driving around our towns and cities today. The Kia Picanto is one popular car in this segment, offering two engine sizes, a ...

April 19, 2016
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How to replace a clutch on a Renault Laguna

|Date: February 01, 2016

How to replace a clutch on a Renault Laguna

VEHICLE: Renault Laguna Generation 3 2.OL petrol model with engine code F4R LABOUR TIME: 8.4 HOURS LUK RE ...

VEHICLE: Renault Laguna Generation 3 2.OL petrol model with engine code F4R LABOUR TIME: 8.4 HOURS LUK REPSET P/N: 624335909 LUK CSC P/N: 510022510 The Renault Laguna was launched in 1994, predeceasin ...

February 01, 2016
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How to fit a clutch on a Toyota Yaris

|Date: December 30, 2015

How to fit a clutch on a Toyota Yaris

VEHICLE: Toyota Yaris 2016 1.3 VVT-I model with engine code 2SZ-FELABOUR TIME: 4.9 HOURSLUK CLUTCH INSTAL ...

VEHICLE: Toyota Yaris 2016 1.3 VVT-I model with engine code 2SZ-FELABOUR TIME: 4.9 HOURSLUK CLUTCH INSTALLED: 620317300 ...

December 30, 2015
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Borg & Beck looks into the dangers of misalignment

|Date: November 30, 2015

Borg & Beck looks into the dangers of misalignment

PROBLEM:WORN RELEASE BEARING THRUST FACEIf the release bearing is misaligned excessively, the vehicle wil ...

PROBLEM:WORN RELEASE BEARING THRUST FACEIf the release bearing is misaligned excessively, the vehicle will suffer from a noisy and jerky clutch pedal action.REMEDY:Correct the cause of the misalignmen ...

November 30, 2015
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Clutch installation – top three issues

|Date: November 21, 2015

Clutch installation – top three issues

Chris Riley from Exedy’s Technical Department explains how to avoid mistakes when fitting a new clutch Th ...

Chris Riley from Exedy’s Technical Department explains how to avoid mistakes when fitting a new clutch The most important part of any clutch system repair begins with the initial diagnosis. The primar ...

November 21, 2015
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How to fit a clutch on a Suzuki Grand Vitara

|Date: November 09, 2015

How to fit a clutch on a Suzuki Grand Vitara

VEHICLE: Suzuku Grand Vitara 1.6 petrol model with G16B engine codeLABOUR TIME: 3 HOURSLUK CLUTCH INSTALL ...

VEHICLE: Suzuku Grand Vitara 1.6 petrol model with G16B engine codeLABOUR TIME: 3 HOURSLUK CLUTCH INSTALLED: 622303160 ...

November 09, 2015
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How to fit a clutch on a Ford Ranger

|Date: October 07, 2015

How to fit a clutch on a Ford Ranger

VEHICLE: Ford RangerLABOUR TIME: 4 HOURSLUK P/N: DMF (415041010), DMF BOLTS (411019410), CLUTCH KIT (6253 ...

VEHICLE: Ford RangerLABOUR TIME: 4 HOURSLUK P/N: DMF (415041010), DMF BOLTS (411019410), CLUTCH KIT (625305100) ...

October 07, 2015
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How to fit a clutch on a Hyundai Tuscan

|Date: September 24, 2015

How to fit a clutch on a Hyundai Tuscan

MODEL: Hyundai Tuscan 2.0 2WD Petrol; 2007RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 5 hours (Gearbox remove, clutch replac ...

MODEL: Hyundai Tuscan 2.0 2WD Petrol; 2007RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 5 hours (Gearbox remove, clutch replaced, gearbox re-fitted)“It’s important to ensure that the release bearing is always replaced if ...

September 24, 2015
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How to change a clutch on a Kia Picanto

|Date: September 24, 2015

How to change a clutch on a Kia Picanto

VEHICLE: Kia Picanto 1.0 petrol G4HERECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 3 HOURSLUK PART NUMBER: 618301600 ...

VEHICLE: Kia Picanto 1.0 petrol G4HERECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 3 HOURSLUK PART NUMBER: 618301600 ...

September 24, 2015
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Avoid those clutch warranty woes

|Date: September 19, 2015

Avoid those clutch warranty woes

■ COMPANY: VALEO SERVICE (UK) ■ STAND NUMBER: C22 What are the main reasons for warranty returns? ...

■ COMPANY: VALEO SERVICE (UK) ■ STAND NUMBER: C22 What are the main reasons for warranty returns? ...

September 19, 2015
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How to spot abnormal DMF wear

|Date: September 04, 2015

How to spot abnormal DMF wear

Make sure a damaged flywheel doesn’t result in starter motor failure, as Autoelectro explains A DMF (Dual ...

Make sure a damaged flywheel doesn’t result in starter motor failure, as Autoelectro explains A DMF (Dual Mass Flywheel) is designed to absorb torsional vibration which is produced by the engine and o ...

September 04, 2015
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Conquer those CSC issues

|Date: August 20, 2015

Conquer those CSC issues

National Autoparts explains how to correctly fit concentric slave cylinders. Best Practice ...

National Autoparts explains how to correctly fit concentric slave cylinders. Best Practice ...

August 20, 2015
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What is creating clutch concerns?

|Date: August 14, 2015

What is creating clutch concerns?

Grease is the wordProblem: Release bearing not lubricatedWithout any grease on the bearing guide tube or ...

Grease is the wordProblem: Release bearing not lubricatedWithout any grease on the bearing guide tube or in the bearing recess, the bearing bore will become scored and the clutch action will be jerky, ...

August 14, 2015
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How to fit a clutch on a Citroen C5

|Date: August 02, 2015

How to fit a clutch on a Citroen C5

RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 6 HOURS LUK PART NUMBER: 623304100 ...

RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 6 HOURS LUK PART NUMBER: 623304100 ...

August 02, 2015
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