Change Car Shock Absorbers Nissan Micra
Change Car Shock Absorbers
| Estimated time | 2h30–5h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~250–500£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Micra 1982-1992 1
Micra 1992-2002 4
Micra 2002-2019 9
Micra 2016-2025 1
Micra CC 2010-2025 2
|
| Renew both front shock absorbers | 2h30–5h00 |
| Renew both rear shock absorbers | 1h30–2h00 |
What is the function of Nissan Micra 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 Nissan Micra 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 Nissan Micra 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.
5 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micra 1982-1992 | 1982-1992 | 1.0 8V Petrol (MA10) | Petrol |
| Micra 1992-2002 | 1992-2002 | 1.0 16V DOHC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (CG10DE), 1.0 16V DOHC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (CG10DE), 1.3 16V DOHC Petrol (CG13DE), 1.4 16V Petrol (CGA3DE) | LPG, Petrol |
| Micra 2002-2019 | 2002-2019 | 1.0 16V Petrol (CR10DE), 1.2 16V Petrol (CR12DE), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (CR12DE), 1.4 16V Petrol (CR14DE), 1.5 8V dCi Diesel (K9K-274), 1.5 8V dCi Diesel (K9K-276), 1.5 8V dCi Diesel (K9K-704), 1.5 8V dCi Diesel (K9K-722), 1.6 16V SR Petrol (HR16DE) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Micra 2016-2025 | 2016-2025 | 0.9 IG-T Petrol (HR09DET (H4B)), 1.0 12V DiG-T Petrol (HR10DDT (H5D)), 1.0 12V Petrol (BR10DE (B4D)), 1.0 IG-T 100 Petrol (HR10DET (H4D)), 1.0 IG-T 92 LPG,Petrol (HR10DET (H4D)), 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Micra CC 2010-2025 | 2010-2025 | 1.2 12V DiG-S Petrol (HR12DDR), 1.2 12V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (HR12DE) | LPG, Petrol |