Hyundai Elantra 2.0L Clutch Kit 05-160 for 2007-2012

This is a complete clutch replacement set for the manual-transmission 2007-2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2010-2011 Kia Soul with the 2.0L four-cylinder. It cross-references to the common 05-160 and 05-072 kit numbers. In the box: the pressure plate, a sprung clutch disc, the release (throwout) bearing, a plastic alignment tool, a grease packet and an installation sheet.

Dimensions for checking against your old parts: pressure plate about 10.2 inches, disc about 8.86 inches across with a 20-spline hub and six damper springs, input spline about 0.89 inch. If your old disc does not match those numbers, stop and confirm the application before you go further.

Common reasons to do the job: the clutch slips in third or fourth under load, the engagement point has moved to the top of the pedal, it shudders pulling away, or the release bearing chirps or growls with the pedal down. With the transaxle out, pull the pressure plate and disc, check the flywheel for heat checking, hot spots or a ridge and have it resurfaced or replaced as needed. Center the new disc with the alignment tool, snug the pressure plate bolts in a star pattern to spec, and put a thin film of grease on the input shaft splines and release bearing guide before the transaxle goes back in.

An oil-soaked old disc means a leak. Fix a weeping rear main or input shaft seal first or the new disc will slip the same way.