...LuK Clutch Academy C3 1.4P Introduced in 2002, the Citroen C3 made quite an impact during its 7 year production span, then continuing with the second generation in 2009. Schaeffler’s Malcolm Short gives step-by-step directions to make replacing the C3 clutch go as easily as is possible....
...LuK Clutch Academy Ford S-Max The Ford S-Max is the clutch fitters’ dream. With a few pointers from Schaeffler’s Malcolm Short, it should be easy to beat the book time of around five hours. Nothing out of the ordinary is needed to complete the job, the only special tools required are...
...Octavia 2.0TDi After gaining a reputation for reliability and quality, the Skoda Octavia has become very popular. The Octavia is a clutch fitters dream, easy to do and with a few pointers from LuK, it should be easy to beat the book time of around five hours on the 2.0 TDI derivative. No...
...Clutch Q & A The modern-day vehicle uses a multitude of new technologies, not only in engine management systems, but also in transmission controls. LuK answers some questions about clutch replacement and some newer developments. LuK has been to the forefront in the development of new...
...Thinking Through DMFs When a car comes into your garage and you think the Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) is the cause of the rattle, do you jump right in and change it? Or would you take a few moments and analyse the situation? Schaeffler’s Malcolm Short, has some thoughts about what you...
...VW Mark 4 Golf 1.6P LuK Clutch Academy Malcolm Short, Schaeffler The Mark 4 Golf was introduced in 1997 and continued in production until mid-2005. With many of these vehicles on the road, the clutch replacement is well into the independent garage business. LuK offers a clutch rep...
...The Honda CR-V, launched in 1995, is a popular multi-purpose vehicle that’s now onto its fourth generation. LuK takes a look at the clutch replacement on the third generation 2.2cdti model. No special tools are required to complete the repair but you need to support the engine, gearbox a...
...LuK Clutch Academy Mercedes A Class Introduced in 1997, the Mercedes A-Class has proven to be a popular vehicle. With a lengthy removal process of more than seven hours, this article will prove to be an essential read for any garage, helping to reduce clutch removal and installation time...
...LuK Clutch Academy Vivaro 2.0CDTi The Vivaro, launched in 2001, is an excellent example of shared ventures between vehicle manufacturers. The Trafic and Primastar are quite similar applications. With many Vivaro 2.0CDTi FH07MYJs on the road today, this handy article from LuK should pro...
...LuK Clutch Academy Clio 2.0 Sport The Renault Clio 2.0 Sport in its Mk2 guise, was introduced by Renault Sport in 1998 and face lifted in 2004. With a lengthy removal process of more than 7 hours, this article will undoubtedly help you along the way. The model in this article is the 20...