Change Car Shock Absorbers Opel Mokka
Change Car Shock Absorbers
| Estimated time | 2h30–3h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~250–300£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Mokka 2012-2019 12
Mokka 2020-2025 3
|
| Renew both front shock absorbers | 2h30–3h00 |
| Renew both rear shock absorbers | 1h30 |
What is the function of Opel Mokka 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 Opel Mokka 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 Opel Mokka 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.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mokka 2012-2019 | 2012-2019 | 1.4 16V Petrol (B14XFT (LE2)), 1.4 16V Petrol (D14NEL (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D14NET (LUJ)), 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE)), 1.6 16V Petrol (B16XER (LDE)), 1.6 CDTi Diese… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Mokka 2020-2025 | 2020-2025 | 1.2 Turbo Petrol (EB2ADTDB (HNE)), 1.2T 100 Petrol (EB2ADTD (HNK)), 1.2T 100 Petrol (EB2LTED (HPV)), 1.2T 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS)), 1.2T 136 Petrol (EB2LTD (HPW)), 1.5T BlueHDI Diesel (DV5RCE (YHS)), Hybrid (1.2T 136) 48V (MHEV),Petrol (EB2LTDH2 (HPY)) | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol |