How to change rear suspension strut 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 (C067),
RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C063, C064)
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear shock absorber on RENAULT TWINGO 1 (C06) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for TWINGO I (C06_) and other RENAULT models
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Both shock struts of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the rear suspension.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. Take the following steps:
Step 1
Open the boot lid.
Step 2
Unscrew the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 3
Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 4
Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 6
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 7
Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 8
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Renault Twingo C06
Step 9
Remove the wheel.
Step 10
Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11
Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 12
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 13
Detach the bottom part of the shock strut.
Step 14
Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #13.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 15
Remove the suspension strut.
Step 16
Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. Professionals 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 17
Compress the spring.
Step 18
Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6,3. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19
Remove the top strut mount.
Step 20
Release the coil spring.
Step 21
Remove the spring.
Step 22
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 23
Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. Tip:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 24
Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 25
Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 26
Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 27
Compress the spring.
Step 28
Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 29
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: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. Tip from AUTODOC:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 30
Decompress the spring.
Step 31
Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 32
Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 33
Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. Renault Twingo C06
Step 34
Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 35
Attach the bottom part of the shock strut.
Step 36
Install the fastening bolt.
Step 37
Screw in the lower fastener of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #18.
Step 38
Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 39
Tighten the lower fastening of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 95 Nm torque.
Step 40
Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 41
Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 42
Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum. Use copper grease.
Step 43
Install the wheel.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 44
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 45
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 nm torque.
Step 46
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 47
Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 48
Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 49
Screw the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 50
Close the lid of the luggage compartment.
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