Change Car Shock Absorbers Land Rover Range Rover

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 1h30–2h30 ~150–250£
Estimated time 1h30–2h30
Estimated labour cost ~150–250£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Range Rover II 1995-2002 1
  • 2.5 TD Diesel (256T (M51))
Range Rover III 2002-2012 8
  • 3.0 Td6 Diesel (306D1)
  • 3.6 TdV8 Diesel (368DT)
  • 4.2 V8 Supercharged Petrol (428PS)
  • 4.4 TdV8 Diesel (448DT)
  • 4.4 V8 Petrol (448PN)
  • 4.4 V8 Petrol (448S2)
  • 5.0 V8 Petrol (508PN)
  • 5.0 V8 Supercharged Petrol (508PS)
Renew both front shock absorbers 1h30–2h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers 0h45–2h00

What is the function of Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover 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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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Range Rover II 1995-2002 1995-2002 2.5 TD Diesel (256T (M51)) Diesel
Range Rover III 2002-2012 2002-2012 3.0 Td6 Diesel (306D1), 3.6 TdV8 Diesel (368DT), 4.2 V8 Supercharged Petrol (428PS), 4.4 TdV8 Diesel (448DT), 4.4 V8 Petrol (448PN), 4.4 V8 Petrol (448S2), 5.0 V8 Petrol (508PN), 5.0 V8 Supercharged Petrol (508PS) Diesel, Petrol
Range Rover IV 2013-2022 2013-2022 2.0 PHEV Electricity,Petrol (PT204), 3.0 D300, MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306), 3.0 D350, MHEV Diesel (DT306), 3.0 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (PT306), 3.0 V6 D Diesel (306DT), 3.0 V6 D Diesel (306DT), 3.0 V6 D Diesel (306DT), 3.0 V6 D Diesel (306DT), 3.0 V6 D Diesel (306DT), 3.0 V6 D… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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