Change Car Shock Absorbers Honda Accord

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 3h00–3h30 ~300–350£
Estimated time 3h00–3h30
Estimated labour cost ~300–350£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Accord III 1985-1993 2
  • 1.6 12V Petrol (A16A1)
  • 2.0 12V Petrol (A20A1)
Accord IV 1989-1993 1
  • 2.2i 16V Petrol (F22A7)
Accord VI 1997-2003 3
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (F20B5)
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (F20B6)
  • 3.0 24V V6 Petrol (J30A1)
Accord VII 2003-2008 4
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (K20A6)
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (K20Z2)
  • 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A1)
  • 2.4 16V Petrol (K24A3)
Accord VIII 2008-2015 4
  • 2.0 i-VTEC 16V Petrol (R20A3)
  • 2.2 i-DTEC 16V Diesel (N22B1)
  • 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Petrol (K24Z3)
  • Type S (2.2 i-DTEC 16V) Diesel (N22B2)
Renew both front shock absorbers 3h00–3h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers 3h30

What is the function of Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord 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.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Accord III 1985-1993 1985-1993 1.6 12V Petrol (A16A1), 2.0 12V Petrol (A20A1), 2.0 12V Petrol (A20A3) Petrol
Accord IV 1989-1993 1989-1993 2.2i 16V Petrol (F22A7) Petrol
Accord VI 1997-2003 1997-2003 2.0 16V Petrol (F20B5), 2.0 16V Petrol (F20B6), 2.2 16V Petrol (F23A1), 3.0 24V V6 Petrol (J30A1) Petrol
Accord VII 2003-2008 2003-2008 2.0 16V Petrol (K20A6), 2.0 16V Petrol (K20Z2), 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A1), 2.4 16V Petrol (K24A1), 2.4 16V Petrol (K24A3) Diesel, Petrol
Accord VIII 2008-2015 2008-2015 2.0 i-VTEC 16V Petrol (R20A3), 2.2 i-DTEC 16V Diesel (N22B1), 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Petrol (K24Z3), Type S (2.2 i-DTEC 16V) Diesel (N22B2) Diesel, Petrol

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