How to change front 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,
RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 16V (C060),
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 a front shock strut on RENAULT TWINGO 1 (C65) [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 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 C06 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Open the bonnet.
Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Remove the shock strut mount cap.
Step 4
Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 5
Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 7
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 8
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 9
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 10
Remove the wheel.
Step 11
Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12
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.
Step 13
Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 14
Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 15
Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
Step 16
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 C06
Step 17
Remove the suspension strut.
Step 18
Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. 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.
Step 19
Compress the spring.
Step 20
Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21
Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22
Remove the top strut mount.
Step 23
Release the coil spring.
Step 24
Remove the spring.
Step 25
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 26
Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. Tip from AUTODOC:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 27
Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 28
Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 29
Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 30
Compress the spring.
Step 31
Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 32
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 C06. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 33
Decompress the spring.
Step 34
Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 35
Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 36
Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.
AUTODOC recommends:
Renault Twingo C06 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 37
Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 38
Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 39
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 40
Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 41
Screw in the fastener that connects the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18.
Step 42
Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 43
Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 44
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 45
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 46
Install the wheel.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Twingo C06. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 47
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 48
Lower the car.
Step 49
Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 50
Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 51
Install the shock strut mount cap.
Step 52
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 53
Close the hood.
Step 54
Tighten the wheel bolts using a criss-cross pattern. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.
Step 55
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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