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Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 5h00 ~500£
Estimated time 5h00
Estimated labour cost ~500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Omega A 1985-1994 13
  • 1.8i Petrol (18SEH)
  • 1.8N Petrol (18NV)
  • 1.8S Petrol (18SV)
  • 2.0i Petrol (20SE)
  • 2.0i Petrol (C20NE (LE4))
  • 2.3 D Diesel (23YD (LW7))
  • 2.3 TD Diesel (23DTR (LP6))
  • 2.3 TD Diesel (23YDT)
  • 2.4i Petrol (C24NE (LU6))
  • 2.6i Petrol (C26NE (LY0))
  • 3.0i 24V Petrol (C30SE (LF2))
  • 3.0i Petrol (30NE)
  • 3.0i Petrol (C30NE)
Omega B 1994-2004 12
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (X20XEV (L34))
  • 2.0 Petrol (20SE)
  • 2.0 Petrol (X20SE (L96))
  • 2.2 16V Petrol (Y22XE (LA9))
  • 2.2 16V Petrol (Z22XE (LA9))
  • 2.2 DTi 16V Diesel (Y22DTH (LL9))
  • 2.5 DTi 24V Diesel (Y25DT (L14))
  • 2.5 TD Diesel (25DT (L93))
  • 2.5 V6 Petrol (X25XE (L80))
  • 2.6 V6 Petrol (Y26SE (LY9))
  • 3.0 V6 Petrol (X30XE (L81))
  • 3.2 V6 Petrol (Y32SE (LA3))
Renew both front shock absorbers 5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 0h45–1h30

What is the function of Opel Omega 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 Omega 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 Omega 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
Omega A 1985-1994 1985-1994 1.8 Petrol (E18NVR), 1.8i Petrol (18SEH), 1.8N Petrol (18NV), 1.8S Petrol (18SV), 2.0 Petrol (C20NEJ (L96)), 2.0i Petrol (20SE), 2.0i Petrol (C20NE (LE4)), 2.3 D Diesel (23YD (LW7)), 2.3 TD Diesel (23DTR (LP6)), 2.3 TD Diesel (23YDT), 2.4i Petrol (C24NE (LU6)), 2.6i Petrol (C26N… Diesel, Petrol
Omega B 1994-2004 1994-2004 2.0 16V Petrol (X20XEV (L34)), 2.0 Petrol (20SE), 2.0 Petrol (X20SE (L96)), 2.2 16V Petrol (Y22XE (LA9)), 2.2 16V Petrol (Z22XE (LA9)), 2.2 DTi 16V Diesel (Y22DTH (LL9)), 2.5 DTi 24V Diesel (Y25DT (L14)), 2.5 TD Diesel (25DT (L93)), 2.5 V6 Petrol (X25XE (L80)), 2.6 V6 Petrol (Y2… Diesel, Petrol