Change Car Shock Absorbers Suzuki Swift
Change Car Shock Absorbers
| Estimated time | 2h30–3h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~250–300£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Swift 2004-2010 6
Swift 2010-2017 3
Swift Mk II 1989-2003 4
|
| Renew both front shock absorbers | 2h30–3h00 |
| Renew both rear shock absorbers | 1h30–3h00 |
What is the function of Suzuki Swift 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 Suzuki Swift 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 Suzuki Swift 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.
4 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift 2004-2010 | 2004-2010 | 1.3 DDiS Diesel (D13A), 1.3 DDiS Diesel (Z13DT), 1.3 DDiS Diesel (Z13DTJ), 1.3, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M13A), 1.5, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M15A), 1.6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M16A) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Swift 2010-2017 | 2010-2017 | 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K12B), 1.3 16V DDiS Diesel (D13A), 1.6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M16A) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Swift 2017-2025 | 2017-2025 | 1.0 BoosterJet, -MHEV Petrol (K10C), 1.2 Dualjet MHEV Petrol (K12D), 1.2, -MHEV, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K12C), 1.4 BoosterJet Petrol (K14C) | LPG, Petrol |
| Swift Mk II 1989-2003 | 1989-2003 | 1.0i 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G10A), 1.3i 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G13BB), 1.3i 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G13BA), 1.6i 16V Petrol (G16B) | LPG, Petrol |