Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.2 16V (KC05, KC06, KC03, KC0T, KC0W, KC1D)

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front strut mount / top munt RENAULT KANGOO 1 (KC) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: strut mount – Renault Kangoo KC01. Tools you need:

                        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

All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for KANGOO (KC0/1_) and other RENAULT models

RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.2 16V (KC05, KC06, KC03, KC0T, KC0W, KC1D)

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 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Remove the shock strut mount cap.Use a crowbar.
Step 4

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount.Use a combination spanner #21.Use HEX No.H6.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 6

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 7

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 8

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Renault Kangoo KC01
Step 9

Remove the wheel.
Step 10

Clean the shock strut fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew 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 12

Prop up the steering knuckle.Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 13

Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).Use a hammer.Use a pin punch.
Step 14

Unscrew 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 15

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 16

Set 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 17

Compress the spring.
Step 18

Remove the strut piston rod nut.Use HEX No.H6.Use a combination spanner #14.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 20

Install a new top shock strut mount.
Step 21

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6.Use a combination spanner #14.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – Renault Kangoo KC01. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 22

Decompress the spring.
Step 23

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 24

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 25

Tighten the upper fastening nut of the shock absorber strut.Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:

Renault Kangoo KC01 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.

Step 26

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 27

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 28

Install and tighten new bolts of the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #21.Use a combination spanner #21.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 95 Nm torque.
Step 29

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: strut mount – Renault Kangoo KC01. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 30

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.Treat the contacting surface.Use copper grease.
Step 31

Install the wheel.

Replacement: strut mount – Renault Kangoo KC01. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 32

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 33

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 34

Tighten the shock strut top mount.Use a combination spanner #21.Use HEX No.H6.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 35

Install the shock strut mount cap.
Step 36

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 37

Close the hood.
Step 38

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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