Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.4 (KC0C, KC0H, KC0B, KC0M), RENAULT KANGOO (KC0/1_) 1.2 (KC0A, KC0K, KC0F, KC01) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Renault Kangoo KC01. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #14
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 21
HEX bit No.H6.
Wheel impact socket #19
Pin punch
Hammer
Tap wrench
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Renault Kangoo KC01. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Renault Kangoo KC01 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. 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. Use a crowbar.
  3. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  5. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  6. Step 7
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Renault Kangoo KC01
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces). Use a hammer. Use a pin punch.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #21.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Renault Kangoo KC01 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  15. Step 16
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – Renault Kangoo KC01. Tip from AUTODOC:
    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.
  16. Step 17
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    Compress the spring.
  17. Step 18
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 19
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  19. Step 20
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    Release the coil spring.
  20. Step 21
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    Remove the spring.
  21. Step 22
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
  22. Step 23
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    Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
  23. Step 24
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  24. Step 25
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    Compress the spring.
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