Change Car Shock Absorbers Kia Sportage

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h30 ~250£
Estimated time 2h30
Estimated labour cost ~250£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Sportage 1994-2003 1
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (FE)
Sportage 2004-2010 6
  • 2.0 16V CVVT Petrol (G4GC)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-H)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-L)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-V)
  • 2.7 V6 Petrol (G6BA)
Sportage 2010-2016 8
  • 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD)
  • 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA)
  • 2.0 CVVT Petrol (G4KD)
  • 2.0 GDi Petrol (G4NC)
  • 2.0 Petrol (G4NA)
  • 2.4 MPI Petrol (G4KE)
Sportage 2016-2022 7
  • 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE)
  • 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD)
  • 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ)
  • 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA)
  • 2.0 MPi Petrol (G4NA)
  • 2.4 GDi Petrol (G4KJ)
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers 0h45–3h00

What is the function of Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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
Sportage 1994-2003 1994-2003 2.0 16V Petrol (FE) Petrol
Sportage 2004-2010 2004-2010 2.0 16V CVVT Petrol (G4GC), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-H), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-L), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-V), 2.7 V6 Petrol (G6BA) Diesel, Petrol
Sportage 2010-2016 2010-2016 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD), 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.0 CVVT Petrol (G4KD), 2.0 GDi Petrol (G4NC), 2.0 Petrol (G4NA), 2.4 MPI Petrol (G4KE) Diesel, Petrol
Sportage 2016-2022 2016-2022 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ), 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.0 MPi Petrol (G4NA), 2.4 GDi Petrol (G4KJ) Diesel, Petrol
Sportage 2021-2025 2021-2025 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 CRDi MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (G4FT), 1.6 T-GDi MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (G4FU), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FP), 1.6 T-GDi PHEV Electricity,Petrol (G4FT) 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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