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How to change rear coil springs on Renault Twingo C06 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 16V (C060), RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 16V (C06C, C06D, C06K), RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C063, C064), RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C067) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 16V (C060), RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 16V (C06C, C06D, C06K), RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C063, C064), RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C067) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear springs / rear coil springs on RENAULT TWINGO 1 (C06) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for TWINGO I (C06_) and other RENAULT models
Coil spring
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Shock absorber socket DD №6,3
Phillips screwdriver
Tap wrench
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Renault Twingo C06. Tip from AUTODOC:
- Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear 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 1Open the boot lid.
- Step 2Unscrew the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
- Step 3Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 4Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 5Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 6Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 7Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 8Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Renault Twingo C06
- Step 9Remove the wheel.
- Step 10Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 11Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 12Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 13Detach the bottom part of the shock strut.
- Step 14Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #13.AUTODOC recommends:Renault Twingo C06 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
- Step 15Remove the suspension strut.
- Step 16Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.Replacement: coil springs – Renault Twingo C06. Tip: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 17Compress the spring.
- Step 18Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6,3. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 19Remove the top strut mount.
- Step 20Release the coil spring.
- Step 21Remove the spring.
- Step 22Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: coil springs – Renault Twingo C06. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
- Step 23Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
- Step 24Install the spring on the shock absorber.
- Step 25Compress the spring.
- Step 26Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
- Step 27Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6,3. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.Replacement: coil springs – Renault Twingo C06. Tip from AUTODOC:Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
- Step 28Decompress the spring.
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- Xtneo7912.07.2023 12:58MemberThanks for this tutorial. Very comprehensive and simple to understand.
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