Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.4, RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.6, RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 2.0, RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (LM0F, LM0T, LM2B), RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.9 dCi (LM0G, LM1G, LM2C), RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.9 dCi, RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (LM02, LM13, LM2A), RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (LM1F), RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (LM1E), RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.9 dCi, RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.9 dCi (LM14, LM1D), RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.6 16V (LM1R, LM0C), RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (LM16), RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.6, RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.9 dCi, RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 2.0 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a front shock strut on RENAULT MEGANE 2 (LM) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) and other RENAULT models
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Shock absorber
How to change Suspension Strut on RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.6 – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Suspension Strut
Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Megane 2. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 19
HEX bit No.H6.
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #19
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Flat chisel
Clip removal tool
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Megane 2. Professionals recommend:
  • 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 Megane 2
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Shock Absorber on RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 2003 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the retainers of the shock strut mount cap. Use a clip removal tool.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise a little the shock strut mount cap. Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 5
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 6
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  7. Step 7
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  8. Step 8
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Renault Megane 2
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the wheel.
  11. Step 11
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    Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 12
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 13
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    Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 14
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 15
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  16. Step 16
    How to change Shock Absorber on RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 2003 - free PDF and video manuals
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Megane 2. Tip:
    Make sure that the steering knuckle is supported.
  17. Step 17
    How to replace RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.6 2004 Shock Absorber - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a hammer. Use a flat metal-working chisel.
  18. Step 18
    RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.9 dCi 2005 Shock Absorber replacement: free workshop manuals
    Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Megane 2. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
  19. Step 19
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  20. Step 20
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Megane 2. AUTODOC experts 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.
  21. Step 21
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    Compress the spring.
  22. Step 22
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 23
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  24. Step 24
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    Release the coil spring.
  25. Step 25
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    Remove the spring.
  26. Step 26
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
  27. Step 27
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Megane 2. 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.
  28. Step 28
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  29. Step 29
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  30. Step 30
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  31. Step 31
    How to change Shock Absorber on RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 2003 - free PDF and video manuals
    Compress the spring.
  32. Step 32
    How to replace RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.6 2004 Shock Absorber - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
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