Dyson have just informed me that in order to replace the belt on my DC04 Absolute (yellow+grey) I must replace the whole clutch mechanism. Please can someone give me step -by -step instructions on how to do this.

Kevin, March 2005

type in how to replace dyson clutch in your top box and hey presto watch the videos, seems easy enough just needs a little courage.

moshy 64 yrs, January 2013

I repair vaccums. I was frustrated when I looked at this assembly the first time. Yes, to do it easily, you would need to own a special tool (two piece). I am told the dealers do it for about US $129. That was rediculous. It would have been so much easier to make one belt like Kirby vacuum does for US $2.25. In the case of the Dyson, you have to buy the belt assembly clutch and replace the old one once the belts are stretched out. The assembly clutch cost me US $36.95 dollars wholesale plus freight.. I sell it for $59 plus charge $30 for my time and trouble, as it is not the easiest to change out. I recommend not buying one til Dyson addresses these costs. Even at US $89, it is high even if a bargain compared to the Dyson dealers charge. Good luck.

Dave, September 2009

replace the dyson with a henry its far easier and less stressful i just spent 2 hours getting to stage of realising that i just waist 3.00 on 2 belts the whole assembly is sealed 1 belts easy enough the thicker of the two is impossible . unless you completley dismantle clutch mech ...

had hair now bald ...tore it out, September 2009

go to bobsroswellvacuum.com and you can purchase kit and instructions to replace clutch

amy priestley, September 2008

just done it, but to be honest dysons are disposable items, it comes to something when you have to disassemble the whole thing, with star keys etc just to change a belt, and take the clutc apart to change the drive belt. my opinion never buy a dyson.

scunner, June 2006

All you need to do is remove the clutch plate underneath.
Then with a small screw driver remove the yellow cap from the outer of the clutch and prise gently.
You can buy a new clutch from www.ukvacuumspares.co.uk
For around 17.99 + p&p

Pedro, June 2005

My nanna has this model it is th one with purple bits on it. My nanna had to call dyson to fix it as it is a job which requires a special tool to do this job.

ultima 1200, May 2005

http://www.clayraku.fsnet.co.uk/Dyson/ClutchOut.html
take a look and it will explain all

Steve Davis, April 2005

Kevin let me know if you have any luck, I have calle Dyson and had no help whatsoever....so good luck I am still looking if I get anywhere I will come back and help you out Mike

m,keech@ntlworld.com

Mike Keech Magician, April 2005