Change Car Shock Absorbers Renault Espace

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h30–7h00 ~250–700£
Estimated time 2h30–7h00
Estimated labour cost ~250–700£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Espace I 1984-1991 4
  • 2.0 Petrol (J6R-234)
  • 2.0 Petrol (J7R-760)
  • 2.1 Turbo D Diesel (J8S-240)
  • 2.2 Petrol (J7T-770)
Espace II 1991-1997 7
  • 2.0 8V Petrol (J7R-768)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-610)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-612)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-772)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-778)
  • 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-772)
  • 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-773)
Espace III/Grand Espace 1997-2002 2
  • 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-722 (G7))
  • 2.2 dCi 16V (85/95 kW) Diesel (G9T-710 (A7))
Espace IV/Grand Espace 2002-2015 38
  • 1.9 dCi 115 Diesel (F9Q-820 (A8))
  • 1.9 dCi 120 Diesel (F9Q-826)
  • 2.0 16V 135, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-792 (U7))
  • 2.0 16V 140, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-790 (T7))
  • 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-794 (V7))
  • 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-795 (W7))
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo Petrol (F4R-896)
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo Petrol (F4R-897)
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-796 (V7))
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-797 (W7))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 Diesel (M9R-750 (T7))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (M9R-740 (A7))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (M9R-814 (P8))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (M9R-858 (B8))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-750 (T7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-762 (P7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-763 (R7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-740 (A7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-760 (C7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-761 (D7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-814 (P8))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-815 (R8))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-858 (B8))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 Diesel (M9R-762 (P7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 Diesel (M9R-763 (R7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-760 (C7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-761 (D7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-812 (K8))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-815 (R8))
  • 2.2 16V dCi 140 Diesel (G9T-645 (D6))
  • 2.2 16V dCi 150 Diesel (G9T-642)
  • 2.2 16V dCi 150 Diesel (G9T-742 (J7))
  • 2.2 16V dCi 150 Diesel (G9T-743 (K7))
  • 3.0 dCi 165 V6 24V Diesel (P9X-701 (A7))
  • 3.0 dCi 175 V6 24V Diesel (P9X-701 (A7))
  • 3.0 dCi 180 V6 24V Diesel (P9X-715 (A7))
  • 3.5 V6 240, -LPG LPG,Petrol (V4Y-711 (A7))
  • 3.5 V6 240, -LPG LPG,Petrol (V4Y-715 (A7))
Espace V 2015-2021 6
  • 1.6 dCi 160 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-452 (D4))
  • 1.6 TCe 200 Petrol (M5M-450 (B4))
  • 1.8 TCe 225 Petrol (M5P-401 (K4))
  • 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6))
  • 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7))
  • 2.0 dCi 200 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6))
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h30–7h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h00–1h30

What is the function of Renault Espace 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 Renault Espace 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 Renault Espace 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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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Espace I 1984-1991 1984-1991 2.0 Petrol (J6R-234), 2.0 Petrol (J6R-734), 2.0 Petrol (J7R-760), 2.1 Turbo D Diesel (J8S-240), 2.2 Petrol (J7T-770) Diesel, Petrol
Espace II 1991-1997 1991-1997 2.0 8V Petrol (J7R-768), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-610), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-612), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-772), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-778), 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-772), 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-773) Diesel, Petrol
Espace III/Grand Espace 1997-2002 1997-2002 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-722 (G7)), 2.2 dCi 16V (85/95 kW) Diesel (G9T-710 (A7)) Diesel
Espace IV/Grand Espace 2002-2015 2002-2015 1.9 dCi 115 Diesel (F9Q-820 (A8)), 1.9 dCi 120 Diesel (F9Q-826), 2.0 16V 135, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-792 (U7)), 2.0 16V 140, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-790 (T7)), 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-794 (V7)), 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-795 (W7)), 2.0 16V 170 Turbo Petr… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Espace V 2015-2021 2015-2021 1.6 dCi 160 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-452 (D4)), 1.6 TCe 200 Petrol (M5M-450 (B4)), 1.8 TCe 225 Petrol (M5P-401 (K4)), 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6)), 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 190 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 200 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6)) Diesel, Petrol

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