How Long Does It Take to Replace a Clutch?
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Replacing a clutch takes about three to four hours. The clutch is located inside the flywheel housing between the engine and the transmission. The clutch assembly is secured to the rear plane of the flywheel with screws, and the output shaft of the clutch is the input shaft of the transmission. The main functions of the clutch are: 1. Ensuring smooth vehicle startup; 2. Enabling smooth gear shifting. The maintenance methods for the clutch include: 1. If the friction plates, drive plates, or pressure plate inside the clutch are contaminated with oil or rust, disassemble them to remove the oil stains and clean them thoroughly with gasoline; 2. Minimize pressing the clutch pedal to prevent clutch slippage and burning of the clutch plates; 3. Inspect the friction plates and replace them if they exhibit signs of rivet heads, cracks, breakage, or large areas of scorching; 4. Ensure the clutch is thoroughly cleaned before installation, removing any anti-rust grease and debris.