How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.2 Renault Twingo 1 Van
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How to change front suspension strut on RENAULT Twingo I Van – replacement guide

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Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_). 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 I Box (S06_). 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 I Box (S06_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
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.
  2. Step 4
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  3. Step 5
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  5. Step 7
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  6. Step 8
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 9
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the wheel.
  8. Step 11
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 12
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    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.
  10. Step 13
    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  11. Step 15
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 16
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    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 I Box (S06_)
  13. Step 17
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  14. Step 18
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_). 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.
  15. Step 19
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    Compress the spring.
  16. Step 20
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 21
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 22
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  19. Step 23
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    Release the coil spring.
  20. Step 24
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    Remove the spring.
  21. Step 25
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  22. Step 26
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  23. Step 27
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  24. Step 28
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  25. Step 29
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  26. Step 30
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    Compress the spring.
  27. Step 31
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  28. Step 32
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    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 I Box (S06_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
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