Change Car Shock Absorbers Hyundai i30

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 1h30–2h30 ~150–250£
Estimated time 1h30–2h30
Estimated labour cost ~150–250£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
i30 2007-2011 9
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G4FA)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC)
  • 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB)
  • 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB)
  • 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB-P)
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (G4GC)
  • 2.0 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4EA)
i30 2012-2018 9
  • 1.4 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FC)
  • 1.4 MPi 16V Petrol (G4FA)
  • 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4LC)
  • 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB)
  • 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB)
  • 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB)
  • 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD)
  • 1.6 MPi Petrol (G4FG)
  • 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ)
i30 2016-2025 9
  • 1.0 T-GDi MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (G3LF)
  • 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LC)
  • 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LE)
  • 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4LC)
  • 1.4 T-GDi Petrol (G4LD)
  • 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB)
  • 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE)
  • 1.6 CRDi, -MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D4FE)
  • N (2.0 T-GDi) Petrol (G4KH)
Renew both front shock absorbers 1h30–2h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h00–1h30

What is the function of Hyundai i30 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 Hyundai i30 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 Hyundai i30 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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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
i30 2007-2011 2007-2011 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G4FA), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB-P), 2.0 16V Petrol (G4GC), 2.0 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4EA) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
i30 2012-2018 2012-2018 1.4 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FC), 1.4 MPi 16V Petrol (G4FA), 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4LC), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD), 1.6 MPi Petrol (G4FG), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ) Diesel, Petrol
i30 2016-2025 2016-2025 1.0 T-GDi MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (G3LF), 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LC), 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LE), 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4LC), 1.4 T-GDi Petrol (G4LD), 1.5 MPI Petrol (G4LG), 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 CRDi, -MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D4FE), N (2.0 T-GDi) Petrol (G4KH) 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol

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