Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2, RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 16V (C060), RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C067), RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C063, C064) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a front shock strut on RENAULT TWINGO 1 (C65) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for TWINGO I (C06_) and other RENAULT models

Shock absorber

Suspension Strut

        Shock absorber for RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C063, C064) Petrol (55 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C067) Petrol (54 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 16V (C060) Petrol (60 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 Petrol (60 hp)

Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Combination spanner #21
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        Drive socket # 21 
                      
                        HEX bit no.H6.
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. AUTODOC recommends:

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.
Please note: all work on the car – Renault Twingo C06 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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.
Step 4

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 5

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 7

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 8

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 9

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 10

Remove the wheel.
Step 11

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 13

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

Step 14

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 15

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
Step 16

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #21.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Renault Twingo C06
Step 17

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 18

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. 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.
Step 19

Compress the spring.
Step 20

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 23

Release the coil spring.
Step 24

Remove the spring.
Step 25

Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 26

Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.

Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. Tip from AUTODOC:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 27

Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 28

Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 29

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 30

Compress the spring.
Step 31

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 32

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.

Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 33

Decompress the spring.
Step 34

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 35

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 36

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Renault Twingo C06 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 37

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 38

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 39

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 40

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 41

Screw in the fastener that connects the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18.
Step 42

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 43

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 44

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 45

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 46

Install the wheel.

Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 47

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 48

Lower the car.
Step 49

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 50

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 51

Install the shock strut mount cap.
Step 52

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 53

Close the hood.
Step 54

Tighten the wheel bolts using a criss-cross pattern. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.
Step 55

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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