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Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 3h00–3h30 ~300–350£
Estimated time 3h00–3h30
Estimated labour cost ~300–350£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
308 2007-2015 23
  • 1.4 VTi Petrol (EP3 (8FS))
  • 1.4 VTi Petrol (EP3C (8FR))
  • 1.6 8V HDi Diesel (DV6C (9HD))
  • 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6DTED (9HP))
  • 1.6 8V HDiF, -CC Diesel (DV6C (9HR))
  • 1.6 BioFlex Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (TU5JP4 (NFU))
  • 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6ATED4 (9HX))
  • 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HY))
  • 1.6 HDiF Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HV))
  • 1.6 HDiF Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HZ))
  • 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6DT (5FT))
  • 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6DTS (5FY))
  • 1.6 THP, -CC Petrol (EP6CDT (5FV))
  • 1.6 THP, -CC Petrol (EP6DT (5FX))
  • 1.6 VTi, -CC Petrol (EP6 (5FW))
  • 1.6 VTi, -CC Petrol (EP6C (5FS))
  • 2.0 Bioflex Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (EW10A (RFJ))
  • 2.0 HDiF Diesel (DW10CTED4 (RHD))
  • 2.0 HDiF Diesel (DW10CTED4 (RHE))
  • 2.0 HDiF, -CC Diesel (DW10BTED4 (RHF))
  • 2.0 HDiF, -CC Diesel (DW10CTED4 (RHH))
  • 2.0 HDiF, CC Diesel (DW10BTED4 (RHR))
  • GTi (1.6 THP), -CC Petrol (EP6CDTX (5FU))
308 2013-2021 23
  • 1.2 PureTech 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP))
  • 1.2 PureTech 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS))
  • 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DT (HNZ))
  • 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTS (HNY))
  • 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTSM (HNW))
  • 1.2 VTi Petrol (EB2 (HMZ))
  • 1.5 BlueHDi Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ))
  • 1.5 BlueHDi Diesel (DV5RD (YHY))
  • 1.6 BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FC (BHX))
  • 1.6 BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FC (BHZ))
  • 1.6 BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FD (BHY))
  • 1.6 e-HDi Diesel (DV6C (9HC))
  • 1.6 GT Petrol (EP6FDTX (5GT))
  • 1.6 GTi Petrol (EP6FDTR (5GN))
  • 1.6 GTI PureTech 263 Petrol (EP6FADTR (EGX))
  • 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6DTED (9HP))
  • 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6CDT (5FA))
  • 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6CDT (5FV))
  • 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6FDTR (5GP))
  • 2.0 BlueHDi Diesel (DW10FC (AHW))
  • 2.0 BlueHDi Diesel (DW10FC (EHZ))
  • 2.0 BlueHDi Diesel (DW10FCD (AHX))
  • 2.0 BlueHDi Diesel (DW10FD (AHR))
308 2021-2025 5
  • 1.2 PureTech 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP))
  • 1.2 PureTech 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS))
  • 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ))
  • 1.6 Hybrid 180 Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPE (DGX))
  • Hybrid 225 Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPD (DGY))
Renew both front shock absorbers 3h00–3h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h00–2h00

What is the function of Peugeot 308 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 Peugeot 308 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 Peugeot 308 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.

3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
308 2007-2015 2007-2015 1.4 VTi Petrol (EP3 (8FS)), 1.4 VTi Petrol (EP3C (8FR)), 1.6 8V HDi Diesel (DV6C (9HD)), 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6DTED (9HP)), 1.6 8V HDiF, -CC Diesel (DV6C (9HR)), 1.6 BioFlex Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (TU5JP4 (NFU)), 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6ATED4 (9HX)), 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HY)),… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
308 2013-2021 2013-2021 1.2 PureTech 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP)), 1.2 PureTech 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS)), 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DT (HNZ)), 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTS (HNY)), 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTSM (HNW)), 1.2 VTi Petrol (EB2 (HMZ)), 1.5 BlueHDi Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ)), 1.5 BlueHDi Diesel (DV5RD (YHY)), 1.6 BlueH… Diesel, Petrol
308 2021-2025 2021-2025 1.2 PureTech 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP)), 1.2 PureTech 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS)), 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ)), 1.6 Hybrid 180 Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPE (DGX)), Hybrid 225 Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPD (DGY)) Diesel, Electricity, Petrol