Change Car Shock Absorbers Mazda 3

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 1h30–3h00 ~150–300£
Estimated time 1h30–3h00
Estimated labour cost ~150–300£
Difficulty Easy
Renew both front shock absorbers 1h30–3h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 0h45–1h30

What is the function of Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 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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4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
3 2003-2013 2003-2013 1.4 MZR 16V Petrol (ZJ), 1.6 CiTD Diesel (Y6), 1.6 CiTD Diesel (Y6), 1.6 MZR 16V Petrol (Z6), 2.0 CiTD Diesel (RF), 2.0 MZR 16V Petrol (LF), 2.0 MZR 16V Petrol (LF), 2.3 MZR 16V MPS Petrol (L3) Diesel, Petrol
3 2009-2016 2009-2016 1.6 16V Petrol (Z6), 1.6 CiTD Diesel (Y6), 1.6 CiTD Diesel (Y6), 2.0 MZR DISI i-stop Petrol (LF), 2.0 MZR Petrol (LF), 2.0 SKYACTIV-G Petrol (PE), 2.2 CiTD 150 Diesel (R2), 2.2 CiTD 185 Diesel (R2), 2.3 MPS DISI Turbo Petrol (L3) Diesel, Petrol
3 2014-2018 2014-2018 1.5 SKYACTIV-D 105 Diesel (S5), 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 100 Petrol (P5), 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 120 Petrol (P5), 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 120 Petrol (PE), 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 165 Petrol (PE), 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 150 Diesel (SH) Diesel, Petrol
3 2019-2025 2019-2025 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 120 Petrol (P5), 1.8 SKYACTIV-D 115 Diesel (S8), 2.0 e-SKYACTIV-G 122 48V (MHEV),Petrol (PE), 2.0 e-SKYACTIV-G 150 48V (MHEV),Petrol (PE), 2.0 e-SKYACTIV-X 186 48V (MHEV),Petrol (HF), 2.0 SKYACTIV-X 180, -MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (HF) 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol

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