Change Car Shock Absorbers Jeep Grand Cherokee

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 0h45–3h00 ~75–300£
Estimated time 0h45–3h00
Estimated labour cost ~75–300£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Grand Cherokee 1992-1999 3
  • 4.0, -LPG LPG,Petrol (S01 (MX))
  • 5.2 V8, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Y01 (ELF))
  • 5.9 V8, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z00)
Grand Cherokee 1999-2005 5
  • 2.7 CRD Diesel (ENF)
  • 3.1 TD Diesel (VM73B (EXA))
  • 4.0, -LPG LPG,Petrol (MX (ERH))
  • 4.7 V8, -LPG LPG,Petrol (661 (EVA))
  • 4.7 V8, -LPG LPG,Petrol (EVC)
Grand Cherokee 2005-2011 6
  • 3.0 V6 CRD Diesel (642.980 (EXL))
  • 3.7 V6 Petrol (EKG)
  • 4.7 V8 Petrol (661 (EVE))
  • 4.7 V8, -LPG LPG,Petrol (661 (EVA))
  • 5.7 V8 HEMI, -LPG LPG,Petrol (EZB)
  • 6.1 V8 SRT8, -LPG LPG,Petrol (ESF)
Grand Cherokee 2011-2022 1
  • 5.7 V8, -LPG LPG,Petrol (EZH)
Renew both front shock absorbers 0h45–3h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 0h45

What is the function of Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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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4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Grand Cherokee 1992-1999 1992-1999 4.0, -LPG LPG,Petrol (S01 (MX)), 5.2 V8, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Y01 (ELF)), 5.9 V8, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z00) LPG, Petrol
Grand Cherokee 1999-2005 1999-2005 2.7 CRD Diesel (ENF), 3.1 TD Diesel (VM73B (EXA)), 4.0, -LPG LPG,Petrol (MX (ERH)), 4.7 V8, -LPG LPG,Petrol (661 (EVA)), 4.7 V8, -LPG LPG,Petrol (EVC) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Grand Cherokee 2005-2011 2005-2011 3.0 V6 CRD Diesel (642.980 (EXL)), 3.7 V6 Petrol (EKG), 4.7 Petrol (EVE), 4.7 V8 Petrol (661 (EVE)), 4.7 V8, -LPG LPG,Petrol (661 (EVA)), 5.7 V8 HEMI, -LPG LPG,Petrol (EZB), 6.1 V8 SRT8, -LPG LPG,Petrol (ESF) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Grand Cherokee 2011-2022 2011-2022 3.0 CRD V6 Diesel (VM23D (EXF)), 3.0 CRD V6 Diesel (VM23D (EXF)), 3.0 CRD V6 Diesel (VM44D (EXF)), 3.6 V6 Flex Ethanol (E100),Petrol (ERC), 3.6 V6 Flex Ethanol (E85),Petrol (ERB), 5.7 V8, -LPG LPG,Petrol (EZH), 6.2 V8 Trackhawk Petrol (ESD), SRT8 6.4 V8 Petrol (ESG), SRT8 6.4 V8… Diesel, Ethanol (E100), Ethanol (E85), LPG, Petrol

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