Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C067), RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C063, C064), RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 16V (C06C, C06D, C06K), RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 16V (C060) 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]

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Renault Twingo C06. Tools you might need:
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:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  3. Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  6. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  7. Step 7
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Renault Twingo C06
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  13. Step 13
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    Detach the bottom part of the shock strut.
  14. Step 14
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    Unscrew 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.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  16. Step 16
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    Set 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.
  17. Step 17
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    Compress the spring.
  18. Step 18
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6,3. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 19
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  20. Step 20
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    Release the coil spring.
  21. Step 21
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    Remove the spring.
  22. Step 22
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    Remove 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.
  23. Step 23
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  24. Step 24
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  25. Step 25
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    Compress the spring.
  26. Step 26
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  27. Step 27
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    Tighten 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.
  28. Step 28
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    Decompress the spring.
Comments – 1
  • Xtneo79
    12.07.2023 12:58
    Member
    Thanks for this tutorial. Very comprehensive and simple to understand.
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