How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.5 dCi Renault Kangoo Express
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How to change front suspension strut on RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.6 16V bivalent, RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.2 (FC01, FC0A, FC0F), RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.4 (FC0C, FC0B, FC0H, FC0M), RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) D 55 1.9 (FC0D), RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) D 65 1.9 (FC0E, FC02, FC0J, FC0N), RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.9 dTi (FC0U), RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.2 16V (FC05, FC0W, FC1D, FC1P, FC1K, FC0T), RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.6 16V, RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.5 dCi (FC07, FC1R), RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.5 dCi (FC1R), RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.5 dCi (FC08, FC09), RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.9 dCi (FC0V), RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.5 dCi (FC1G), RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.5 dCi (FC1E), RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.2 BiFuel, RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.0, RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.2 (FC1A), RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.9 D (FC0J), RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.6, RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_) 1.0 … View more

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Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #14
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
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Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_)
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the shock strut mount cap. Use a crowbar.
  2. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  4. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  5. Step 7
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_)
  6. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 10
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    Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 11
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    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.
  9. Step 12
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces). Use a hammer. Use a pin punch.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #21.
    Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  13. Step 16
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_). Professionals recommend:
    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.
  14. Step 17
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    Compress the spring.
  15. Step 18
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 19
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  17. Step 20
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    Release the coil spring.
  18. Step 21
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    Remove the spring.
  19. Step 22
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
  20. Step 23
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT KANGOO Express (FC0/1_). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  21. Step 24
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  22. Step 25
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  23. Step 26
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  24. Step 27
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    Compress the spring.
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