Change Car Shock Absorbers Fiat Doblo
Change Car Shock Absorbers
| Estimated time | 2h00–3h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~200–300£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Doblo -Cargo 2000-2016 13
Doblo -Cargo 2009-2025 24
|
| Renew both front shock absorbers | 2h00–3h00 |
| Renew both rear shock absorbers | 1h30 |
What is the function of Fiat Doblo shock absorbers?
The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.
When should you change the Fiat Doblo shock absorbers?
Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.
Is it difficult to change Fiat Doblo shock absorbers?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doblo -Cargo 2000-2016 | 2000-2016 | 1.2 8V Petrol (223A5000), 1.3 16V JTD Diesel (188A9000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199A2000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (223A9000), 1.4 8V Petrol (350A1000), 1.6 16V Natural Power, -CNG CNG,Petrol (182B6000), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (182B6000), 1.9 8V D Diesel (223A6000), 1.9 8V J… | CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Doblo -Cargo 2009-2025 | 2009-2025 | 1.3 16V 75 MultiJet Diesel (263A6000), 1.3 16V 80 MultiJet Diesel (225A2000), 1.3 16V 80 MultiJet Diesel (55283775), 1.3 16V 90 MultiJet Diesel (199A3000), 1.3 16V 90 MultiJet Diesel (263A2000), 1.3 16V 95 MultiJet Diesel (330A1000), 1.3 16V 95 MultiJet Diesel (55283775), 1.4 16… | CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |