Hyundai ix35 Flywheel
We source flywheel for every ix35 generation sold in South Africa, then check the fit against your VIN before it leaves the warehouse
What Are Hyundai ix35 Flywheel?
The flywheel stores rotational inertia from your Hyundai's engine and gives the clutch a surface to grip. Modern 1.6 CRDi and 2.0 CRDi diesels run dual-mass flywheels (DMFs) to smooth out the heavy diesel pulses — brilliant for refinement, painful for your wallet when they fail around 150,000 km.
Signs You Need New Flywheel
What a parts desk needs to know about your ix35
What changes across the range
Ordering flywheel for a ix35 starts with the generation: LM.
Because the ix35 and the LM Tucson are one vehicle under two names, parts listed for either will usually interchange — worth knowing when one listing is dry and the other is not.
Worth knowing: the ix35mechanically the same vehicle as the LM-generation Tucson, and a close relative of the Kia Sportage SL.
What we check on flywheel
- •The generation code, because ix35 parts lists split on it
- •The engine family — this ix35 was sold with Theta II 2.0 and R-line 2.0 CRDi
- •Manual or automatic, the number of gears, and the engine it is bolted to
- •Whether the car is pre- or post-facelift within its generation
In South Africa the ix35 is mostly sold in big numbers as a mid-size family SUV and now firmly in the second- and third-owner phase, where turbo, injector and body-panel demand peaks. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
ix35 Flywheel: Common Questions
Will flywheel from another ix35 fit mine?
Not automatically. The ix35 sold in South Africa as LM, and because the ix35 and the LM Tucson are one vehicle under two names, parts listed for either will usually interchange — worth knowing when one listing is dry and the other is not. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
Can you source flywheel for the ix35 if local stock is dry?
Usually, yes. The ix35 mechanically the same vehicle as the LM-generation Tucson, and a close relative of the Kia Sportage SL, which gives us a second catalogue to search when Hyundai-listed stock runs out. We will tell you what we are quoting rather than leaving you to guess.
How much does a Hyundai dual mass flywheel cost in South Africa?
Real SA pricing — a Hyundai 2.0 CRDi DMF runs around R11,600, with SACHS and OEM-spec units stocked across our supplier network. Labour is substantial because the gearbox must drop. Send your VIN for a quote.
What are the symptoms of a failing dual mass flywheel?
Rattle from the bellhousing at idle that fades when you press the clutch, judder on take-up, vibration through the gear lever and metallic clank on shutdown. 1.6 CRDi and 2.0 CRDi engines in i20, Accent, Sonata and Creta are the usual suspects.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai flywheel?
Parts — around R11,600 for a 2.0 CRDi DMF. Add a matched clutch kit, a new thrust bearing and a new rear-main oil seal while the gearbox is out. Labour runs six to eight hours. It's a big job; always bundle clutch replacement with the flywheel.
Can a Hyundai dual mass flywheel be repaired?
No — DMFs are sealed units. The internal springs and dampers cannot be serviced. Solid-mass conversion kits are an aftermarket option on some CRDi models but add vibration. We usually recommend OEM-spec DMF replacement.
Should I replace my flywheel when changing the clutch?
If it's a DMF and over 150,000 km — yes, replace together. The labour is identical and a tired DMF will destroy a fresh clutch within months. For solid flywheels on older Getz or Accent petrols, just skim and reuse if the surface is clean.
Tell us which ix35 you have
The ix35 sold here as LM, and they do not share one parts list. Give us the generation code and we will do the rest.