Powershift clutch, Powershift clutch replacement

Spare parts and accessories for FORD cars

Do you need a quick clutch replacement on a Powershift Ford Focus 3?

Have you recently installed a repair kit and need to adapt the gearbox?
Does the operation of the gearbox raise questions and a full diagnostic is needed? Our service center is ready to provide assistance in promptly solving any problems related to the transmission! All services provided and spare parts used are guaranteed for two years. You will definitely be impressed by our level of service, speed of service delivery and professionalism at every stage.

Current price list:

(free when replacing clutch)

What do we offer you?

All car owners can contact our workshop for free computer diagnostics. Thanks to the use of ultra-precise instruments, all hidden damage to units and unwanted failures in the electronic component will be detected.

Our service stations are located in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

To avoid long waits, workshops operate by appointment only. To reserve a place at a convenient time, call the contact numbers or fill out the online application form on the website.

What symptoms can you use to determine that the transmission is faulty?

• — You do not touch the brake pedal, but the car does not move. The car starts moving only after pressing the gas;
• — During the start, a grinding, squealing, tapping noise is heard, there is no smoothness;
• — During the process of switching gears, the gearbox responds with a delay, gears jump or stick;
• — You experience difficulties when making maneuvers and overtaking, due to “sagging” of power or slipping.

Some recommendations.

If such symptoms or other malfunctions are present that interfere with the full and safe operation of the car, it is recommended to immediately go for diagnostics.

Replacing the clutch on a Ford Focus 3 Power Shift or eliminating minor problems must be carried out in a timely manner.

This will avoid sudden breakdowns at the wrong time and costly repairs.

We are ready to receive you any day of the week - contact our manager and the workshop will be prepared for your arrival.

A careful inspection and effective troubleshooting in our service center is the key to correct operation of the transmission over the coming years.

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Cost of replacing a clutch on a Ford Focus 3

Sooner or later, for every car there comes a time when replacing the clutch becomes a necessity. If one of the elements of the mechanism fails - a disk, a basket, a release bearing - then the complete set will have to be replaced, otherwise a partial replacement may lead to repeated removal of the gearbox. The serviceable parts remaining from the old unit will have a shorter service life. Ultimately, speaking about the cost of replacing a Ford Focus 3 clutch, the price of individual spare parts and the installation work for each of them will be much more expensive than a one-time installation of a new system. Therefore, it would be wiser to resort to a complete replacement of the clutch mechanism.

Repair of automatic transmission PowerShift Ford Focus 3, EcoSport, Fiesta (6DCT250, dps6).

The transmission of the Ford Focus 3, Ecosport and Fiesta with two clutches (6DCT250 - with a dry clutch, 6DCT450 - with a wet clutch) combines all the advantages of an automatic and manual transmission, taking the best. PowerShift transmission has high efficiency, “switching speed” compared to automatic transmissions, but fuel consumption is the same as that of manual transmissions.

How to change the clutch on a Ford Focus 3 Powershift?

Kartechnik specialists will help you determine whether a Powershift failure is the cause of the problem by conducting a full diagnosis. The first stage of diagnosis will be checking mechanical factors. At the same time, the hydraulic pipeline is checked for leaks, and equipment parts are examined to determine the degree of wear. A search for damage is carried out, it is checked whether the fasteners are tightly tightened and whether all fasteners are in place.

For more accurate diagnostics, disassembly of the system is required, when each mechanism is examined separately. If a malfunction is detected, a separate element of the mechanism is repaired or replaced. It happens that the problem is detected in several elements at once. Professional auto mechanics will help you solve the problem.

The procedure for replacing the powershift clutch for Ford Focus 3 is carried out in several stages:

1. The battery is removed;
2. The rear engine mount is dismantled;
3. The control lever slide is removed;
4. The sensors associated with the system are dismantled;
5. The starter is removed;
6. Change the oil in the box;
7. The drives are removed from the front wheels;
8. The front suspension arm is dismantled;
9. The gearbox is removed.

You can replace the Ford Focus 3 clutch cylinder with your own hands, but this is a long process that will require patience and certain skills from you. Violation of technology can be dangerous for the car. You can get a guarantee of safety and results by contacting the service center for this service.

Ford Focus 3 DPS6-DCT/Powershift clutch replacement

When to change a DPS6-DCT clutch

The Powershift DPS6 transmission of Ford Focus 3 / Ford Fiesta cars is distinguished not only by excellent performance characteristics, but also by fairly high reliability. However, some components of the box require repair or replacement at certain intervals. This primarily applies to the clutch unit, which is usually replaced every 60-80 thousand km. mileage

The main symptoms indicating the need to visit a car service center for clutch diagnostics are:

• Difficulty upshifting;
• lack of upshifting when engine speed increases (when the accelerator pedal is pressed).

DPS6-DCT clutch replacement cost

Our car services have some of the most reasonable prices for repairs and maintenance of Powershift transmissions. In particular, the cost of services for replacing the DPS6 / 6DCT250 transmission clutch on Ford Focus 3 and Ford Fiesta cars is only 7,900 rubles.

The price includes transmission diagnostics, dismantling the gearbox, removing/installing the clutch unit, installing the PowerShift manual transmission on the car, as well as its adaptation.

6DCT250 Powershift Clutch Replacement Technology

Tools

The 6DCT250 Powershift clutch is replaced using special tools. We use special tools from LuK, which allow us to quickly and professionally replace old parts and set up the unit perfectly.

In addition, repair work must only be carried out by personnel with the necessary specialized qualifications, confirmed by Schaeffler certificates.

Features of working with the DPS6-DCT box Ford Focus 3 / Ford Fiesta

The general procedure for replacing a PowerShift clutch is described here: replacing a Powershift clutch.

Automatic transmission Powershift control

Ford Powershift transmission is controlled entirely electronically. Built-in automatic systems monitor oil pressure, oil temperature and rotation speed of internal shafts and couplings. The computer brain (mechatronics) correlates engine speed and vehicle speed. The electronics makes the decision to change gears and does it as quickly as possible. The gear change occurs in a split second and is completely invisible to the driver. There are completely no power interruptions, which increases safety when overtaking and other high-speed maneuvers. PowerShift transmissions have a manual shift function, which allows you to change gears at the request of the car owner. Note that some modifications of gearboxes involve the installation of special steering column switches on the steering wheel, allowing the car owner to change gears without the automatic transmission selector lever.

How does Powershift automatic transmission work?

In Drive mode, the automatic transmission changes gears when the engine speed reaches 2500 - 3000 rpm. It is possible to enable a sports mode, in which the gearbox allows you to spin the engine to 5000 - 6000 rpm. At the same time, a special system is activated, which allows, even when manual gear shifting is activated, to protect the engine from prolonged operation at high speeds. In this case, the gearbox will not allow car owners to independently engage a lower gear, in which the engine will operate at its maximum performance. This ensures the longevity of both the transmission itself and the car engine. There is also a built-in oil temperature sensor, which not only determines the temperature of the lubricant, but also analyzes the quality of lubricating compounds. If necessary, the automation warns the car owner about existing problems with the transmission.

Reviews about the PowerShift gearbox

Feedback from car owners about the PowerShift gearbox is generally positive, but it is necessary to take into account the fact that this automatic gearbox has a much more complex design than classic automatic and manual ones. It is not surprising that such a complicated design led to deterioration in reliability indicators. The problem area of ​​the box is the coupling and shafts, which operate under high load conditions. If the car owner does not regularly change the oil or uses low-quality lubricants, this invariably leads to rapid failure of the moving elements of the gearbox. It is also not uncommon for control electronics to fail, which are extremely critical to overheating. Ford Focus PowerShift gearbox should be performed exclusively in service centers and authorized workshops. The specialists of such service centers have special equipment, which allows them to easily identify the existing problem in the gearbox and fix it as quickly as possible.

Powershift clutch, Powershift clutch replacement

Nowadays, robotic transmissions are becoming more and more popular, but many car enthusiasts still look at them with caution.
This is due to myths about their non-repairability and short service life. Let's try to figure out whether this is actually the case and how the repair of replacing the Powershift clutch on a 6DCT250 transmission is carried out. We specialize in repairing Ford robotic transmissions and replace a complete set of clutches and forks. All necessary consumables and oils are available. The German manufacturer of automatic transmissions, Getrag, having created joint factories with FoMoCo, currently holds second place in the production of robotic transmissions. Powershift 6DCT250 is a 6-speed direct-shift automatic transmission with two clutches, developed by Getrag and Ford specialists for front-wheel drive vehicles with engines up to 2 liters. The maximum transmitted torque is up to 250 Nm. It works due to electric motors, two clutch discs with forks and electronic “brains” TCM (mechatronics unit). Due to this, acceleration occurs smoothly and without loss of torque.

For the Powershift gearbox, Getrag used the abbreviation DCT (Dual Cluch Transmission), which stands for “double clutch transmission”. The “dry” modification with the DCPS or EDC DC4 , according to the Renault classification, is considered a less reliable transmission compared to its older brother 6DCT450. Without going into details, the abbreviation 6DCT250 can be deciphered as follows: 6 – number of gears; D – double; C – clutch; T – gearbox; 250 is the amount of torque that the gearbox can withstand.

The transmission combines the convenience and comfort of an automatic transmission on the one hand and the shift speed of a manual transmission on the other. The advantages of the Powershift robot with two clutches include high efficiency and shift speed compared to a traditional hydromechanical automatic, as well as low fuel consumption (comparable to a car equipped with a manual gearbox). The main disadvantage of the 6DCT250 transmission is its low reliability. All malfunctions can be divided into two parts - problems with the electronic control unit (“mechatronics”) and problems with the mechanical part.

The “mechatronics” or TCM unit is a kind of “electronic brain” installed on the transmission housing and controls all its mechanisms. The main tasks are changing gears and squeezing the clutch. It consists of two electronic boards and two electric motors that change gears. If the gearbox has problems with the mechanical part, the load on the motors increases sharply and the tracks on the board begin to burn out. When repairing a motor, the armature and windings are changed, and if the board fails, only it is replaced. Problems with the TCM unit may begin as early as 30,000 km.

The owner of a car with a 6DCT250 robotic transmission should adhere to two simple rules that will help extend its life. Firstly, this is timely maintenance with a complete replacement of the working fluid and fine filter. We use only original Ford oil 1490761 BO-DC , recommended by the factory for manual transmission 6DCT250. The second rule that extends the life of Powershift is regular cleaning and washing of radiators. This measure will help maintain the correct operating temperature of the transmission, since the cooling system is only air.

Malfunctions of the electronic unit (melting of contacts and PCB, burnout of tracks on the board during a short circuit) appear due to overheating. This happens especially often in the summer when driving in traffic jams. In some cases, a failed unit cannot be repaired and requires its replacement followed by flashing. The main symptoms of failure of the electronic unit are vibration when starting from a standstill, jerking when changing gears and the transmission going into emergency mode. Hydraulic problems are treated by flushing (replacing) the valve body and solenoids. If the mechatronics does not work correctly, the clutch elements quickly wear out, and if they completely fail, the car becomes immobilized.

The average hydraulic clutch life is 50,000 – 100,000 km. The main load is experienced by the friction linings of the discs and the working surface of the flywheel. The symptoms of an exhausted clutch are similar to the symptoms of a faulty TCM unit, so an accurate diagnosis can only be made after computer diagnostics. If the car stops on the road, or the transmission goes into emergency mode, you should immediately call a tow truck. Independent towing can completely damage the mechanical part of the manual transmission.

Symptoms of a faulty Powershift clutch:

• Inability to start the engine;
• The gear indication disappears;
• Jerks/jerks when switching;
• Reduced acceleration dynamics;
• Inability to engage reverse gear;
• Sport mode does not work.

Cars with 1.6 and 2.0 liter petrol engines are equipped with Getrag 6DCT250 robotic transmissions. The clutch is dry, double-disc, capable of transmitting torque of 240-280 Nm.

At the Orbita service station, work to replace a complete clutch set costs 10,000 rubles . After installation, a training/adaptation procedure of 2000 rubles . For replacement we use the LuK Clutch Kit RepSet 2CT 602 0008 00. Unlike the original Ford clutch 5322300, the Luk kit includes all the spare parts and fasteners necessary for replacement - a basket, two discs, a release bearing with a guide and two clutch forks. If the forks and release do not require replacement, the original set (basket + discs) is used.

During operation of the transmission, the main load goes to the forks and the release bearing. When these components wear out, the electronics generate a corresponding error, which makes it easy to diagnose the fault. A faulty clutch leads to breakdowns of the mechanical part of the gearbox, breakage of gear teeth and synchronizers. When starting such a car, the crunching of gears is clearly audible. Often, the clutch fails due to a leak in the input shaft oil seal. Oil getting on the friction linings of the clutch discs leads to slipping and jamming of the clutch forks.

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  Replacing a 6DCT250 Powershift twin disc clutch is no problem for us;
• We carry out work exactly on time;
• Only proven components - LuK and Ford;
• Own warehouse of spare parts and transmission oils;
• One of the richest technical equipment in St. Petersburg;
• We focus on the quality of services provided.

You should not trust replacing the clutch on a Ford/Getrag robotic gearbox to non-professionals. Such a repair will turn into a lottery for the car owner and in most cases will only delay the re-repair for a short time. As our experience shows, when working with such a high-tech transmission as Powershift, it is more advisable to contact a specialized service for the maintenance and repair of these units. The employees of the Orbita service station network have accumulated extensive experience in replacing the 6DCT250 clutch, the kits are always in stock, plus you receive a guarantee for all work performed.

The average life of a hydraulic clutch varies between 60,000-100,000 km depending on driving style. It wears out the friction linings, discs and flywheel. Vehicles with the 6DCT250 have a dual-mass flywheel, while the 6DCT450 has a conventional flywheel. The symptoms of a failed “wet” clutch are very similar to mechatronics problems, so an accurate diagnosis can only be made after diagnostics. We strongly do not recommend purchasing a used gearbox that has been operated by a stranger. There is no guarantee that he treated it with care and performed all routine maintenance. In essence, you are buying a “pig in a poke”. No one will give a guarantee for such a unit.

In the clutch drum, the internal damper springs and plastic guide bridges are most often damaged. To overhaul the clutch, you will need a set of damper springs and plastic retainer clips. Even if outwardly all the parts are intact, after a mileage of 60,000 km, the springs begin to dangle and break the chute, leading to jerks at start-up. This, in turn, negatively affects the operation of the friction pack and basket.

At O RBITA GEARBOX we have all the necessary tools and equipment to completely restore a wet clutch Powershift 6DCT450 . The total cost of restoring the clutch is the sum of the cost of initial diagnostics of 1,500 rubles. , removal/installation of transmission 10,000 rubles. , the cost of restoring the clutch itself and the cost of spare parts. The work to completely restore the clutch costs 19,000 rubles.

When restoring the 6DCT450 clutch, the following must be replaced:

• Set of ALTO clutch basket crackers - RUB 3,150,
• Plastic clips (retainers) for the PRECISION clutch basket - RUB 5,950,
• Original set of friction discs FORD 131003 - RUB 8,740,
• Clutch basket damper springs kit PRECISION - RUB 5,980,
• Front cover with oil seal - RUB 7,100.

Replacement frequency

Let's start with the information provided by the official instruction manual for the 3rd generation Ford Focus. It indicates that the oil poured into the automatic transmission (PowerShift) lasts for the entire period. That is, there is no need to change it. Because of this, some difficulties arise regarding the replacement procedure for those who decide, contrary to the manual, to change the working fluid in the automatic transmission.

Experts still advise not to rely on the official operating manual, but to periodically change the lubricant in the gearbox. The only question is when you will, and at what mileage replacement will become necessary.

Replacing the Power Shift clutch Ford Focus 3

After the work is completed, you will receive a warranty lasting two years or 60 thousand kilometers. During this period, we undertake to eliminate all problems associated with the unit free of charge.

The procedure itself takes about 4-6 hours. If your case is particularly difficult, we will notify you in advance. The maximum period during which your car will be repaired is 1 day. If a serious breakdown occurs suddenly and it is not possible for you to get to the workshop, you will be provided with a tow truck.

To assess the condition of the vehicle, our clients are offered a free computer diagnostic test lasting one hour. This time is enough to conduct a thorough check and identify all hidden defects.

The price list below shows prices, as well as a list of services performed by our technical center:

Proper troubleshooting

If you detect problems with the transmission and incorrect operation of the unit, replacing the clutch on the box with a Ford Focus 3 robot can help you. If you have recently installed a new kit, and problems are still present, then most likely you need to initialize the gearbox. Come to us and we will quickly adapt the checkpoint.

By visiting our service station, you receive truly qualified and competent service, affordable prices for services, as well as the highest efficiency. You can find workshops in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg and Sevastopol.

How to understand that there is something wrong with the automatic transmission?

— You release the brake, but the car does not start moving. The start occurs only when you press the gas pedal;

— The beginning of movement is accompanied by noticeable shocks, roars, and vibrations;

— Speeds switch with delays, jump, switch spontaneously;

— The thrust and power of the engine have decreased for no reason; acceleration requires more time;

Have you noticed this in your vehicle? Don’t put off visiting a specialized technical service - the problem will only get worse, and it may no longer be possible to fix it inexpensively. To make an appointment with us at a time convenient for you, call the contact number or send a request from the website.