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How to change front strut mount on Renault Kangoo KC01 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.2 (KC0A, KC0K, KC0F, KC01), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.4 (KC0C, KC0H, KC0B, KC0M), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) D 55 1.9 (KC0D), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) D 65 1.9 (KC0E, KC02, KC0J, KC0N), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.9 dTi (KC0U), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.6 16V 4x4 (KC0P, KC0S, KC0L), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.5 dCi (KC07), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.9 dCi 4x4 (KC0V), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.5 dCi (KC08, KC09), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.6 16V bivalent, RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.6 (KC00) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.2 (KC0A, KC0K, KC0F, KC01), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.4 (KC0C, KC0H, KC0B, KC0M), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) D 55 1.9 (KC0D), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) D 65 1.9 (KC0E, KC02, KC0J, KC0N), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.9 dTi (KC0U), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.6 16V 4x4 (KC0P, KC0S, KC0L), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.5 dCi (KC07), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.9 dCi 4x4 (KC0V), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.5 dCi (KC08, KC09), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.6 16V bivalent, RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.6 (KC00) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front strut mount / top munt RENAULT KANGOO 1 (KC) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for KANGOO (KC0/1_) and other RENAULT models
Repair kit, suspension strut
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #14
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 21
HEX bit No.H6.
Wheel impact socket #19
Pin punch
Hammer
Tap wrench
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: strut mount – Renault Kangoo KC01. AUTODOC recommends:
- All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
- Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – Renault Kangoo KC01. Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.
- Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Remove the shock strut mount cap. Use a crowbar.
- Step 4Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 5Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 6Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- Step 7Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 8Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Renault Kangoo KC01
- Step 9Remove the wheel.
- Step 10Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 11Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 12Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 13Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces). Use a hammer. Use a pin punch.
- Step 14Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #21.Replacement: strut mount – Renault Kangoo KC01. Tip:To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
- Step 15Remove the suspension strut.
- Step 16Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.Replacement: strut mount – Renault Kangoo KC01. Tip from AUTODOC experts:Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
- Step 17Compress the spring.
- Step 18Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 19Remove the top strut mount.
- Step 20Install a new top shock strut mount.
- Step 21Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.Replacement: strut mount – Renault Kangoo KC01. AUTODOC experts recommend:Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
- Step 22Decompress the spring.
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