Change Car Shock Absorbers Honda CR-V

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 3h00–5h00 ~300–500£
Estimated time 3h00–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~300–500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
CR-V 1997-2002 6
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (B20B4)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B1)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B3)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B9)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20Z1)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20Z3)
CR-V 2002-2007 3
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (K20A4)
  • 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A2)
  • 2.4 16V Petrol (K24A1)
CR-V 2006-2014 5
  • 2.0 16V i-VTEC, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (R20A2)
  • 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A2)
  • 2.2 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N22B3)
  • 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z1)
  • 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z4)
CR-V 2012-2017 5
  • 1.6 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N16A2)
  • 1.6 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N16A4)
  • 2.0 16V i-VTEC Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (R20A9)
  • 2.2 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N22B4)
  • 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z9)
CR-V 2017-2025 2
  • 1.5 VTEC Turbo Petrol (L15BY)
  • 2.0 e:Hev Electricity,Petrol (LFB1)
Renew both front shock absorbers 3h00–5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h00–3h30

What is the function of Honda CR-V 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 CR-V 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 CR-V 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
CR-V 1997-2002 1997-2002 2.0 16V Petrol (B20B4), 2.0 16V Petrol (B20Z2), 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B1), 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B3), 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B9), 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20Z1), 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20Z3) Petrol
CR-V 2002-2007 2002-2007 2.0 16V Petrol (K20A4), 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A2), 2.4 16V Petrol (K24A1) Diesel, Petrol
CR-V 2006-2014 2006-2014 2.0 16V i-VTEC, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (R20A2), 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A2), 2.2 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N22B3), 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z1), 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z4) Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
CR-V 2012-2017 2012-2017 1.6 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N16A2), 1.6 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N16A4), 2.0 16V i-VTEC Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (R20A9), 2.0 16V i-VTEC Petrol (R20A5), 2.2 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N22B4), 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z9) Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
CR-V 2017-2025 2017-2025 1.5 VTEC Turbo Petrol (L15BY), 2.0 e:Hev Electricity,Petrol (LFB1) Electricity, Petrol

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