Change Car Shock Absorbers Vauxhall Movano

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 1h00–3h00 ~100–300£
Estimated time 1h00–3h00
Estimated labour cost ~100–300£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Movano 1999-2003 7
  • 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-770 (M7))
  • 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-772 (W7))
  • 2.2 DTi Diesel (G9T-720 (C7))
  • 2.2 DTi Diesel (G9T-722 (F7))
  • 2.5 D Diesel (S8U-772 (W7))
  • 2.5 DTi Diesel (G9U-720 (A7))
  • 2.8 DTi Diesel (S9W-702 (B7))
Movano Mk I 2004-2011 10
  • 1.9 CDTi Diesel (F9Q-774 (W7))
  • 2.2 CDTi Diesel (G9T-750 (F7))
  • 2.5 CDTi Diesel (G9U-650 (A6))
  • 2.5 CDTi Diesel (G9U-650 (B6))
  • 2.5 CDTi Diesel (G9U-750 (A7))
  • 2.5 CDTi Diesel (G9U-754)
  • 2.5 CDTi DPF Diesel (G9U-632 (A6))
  • 2.5 CDTi DPF Diesel (G9U-632 (B6))
  • 3.0 CDTi Diesel (ZD3-200)
  • 3.0 CDTi Diesel (ZD3-202)
Movano Mk II 2010-2025 23
  • 2.3 CDTi 100 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-670 (A6))
  • 2.3 CDTi 100 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-870 (B8))
  • 2.3 CDTi 100 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-692 (F6))
  • 2.3 CDTi 110 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-870 (B8))
  • 2.3 CDTi 125 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-670 (A6))
  • 2.3 CDTi 125 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-680 (D6))
  • 2.3 CDTi 125 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-870 (B8))
  • 2.3 CDTi 125 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-880 (D8))
  • 2.3 CDTi 125 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-892)
  • 2.3 CDTi 125 (RWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-698 (H6))
  • 2.3 CDTi 125 (RWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-898 (H8))
  • 2.3 CDTi 130 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-710 (E7))
  • 2.3 CDTi 130 FWD Diesel (M9T-704 (C7))
  • 2.3 CDTi 135 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-702 (A7))
  • 2.3 CDTi 135 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-706 (D7))
  • 2.3 CDTi 135 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-716 (F7))
  • 2.3 CDTi 135 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-700 (B7))
  • 2.3 CDTi 150 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-678 (C6))
  • 2.3 CDTi 150 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-716 (F7))
  • 2.3 CDTi 150 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-710 (E7))
  • 2.3 CDTi 150 (RWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-898 (H8))
  • 2.3 CDTi 165 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-700 (B7))
  • 2.3 CDTi 180 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-716 (F7))
Renew both front shock absorbers 1h00–3h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 0h45–1h30

What is the function of Vauxhall Movano 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 Vauxhall Movano 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 Vauxhall Movano 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
Movano 1999-2003 1999-2003 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-770 (M7)), 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-772 (W7)), 2.2 DTi Diesel (G9T-720 (C7)), 2.2 DTi Diesel (G9T-722 (F7)), 2.5 D Diesel (S8U-772 (W7)), 2.5 DTi Diesel (G9U-720 (A7)), 2.8 DTi Diesel (S9W-702 (B7)) Diesel
Movano Mk I 2004-2011 2004-2011 1.9 CDTi Diesel (F9Q-774 (W7)), 2.2 CDTi Diesel (G9T-750 (F7)), 2.5 CDTi Diesel (G9U-650 (A6)), 2.5 CDTi Diesel (G9U-650 (B6)), 2.5 CDTi Diesel (G9U-750 (A7)), 2.5 CDTi Diesel (G9U-754), 2.5 CDTi DPF Diesel (G9U-632 (A6)), 2.5 CDTi DPF Diesel (G9U-632 (B6)), 3.0 CDTi Diesel (ZD3… Diesel
Movano Mk II 2010-2025 2010-2025 2.3 CDTi 100 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-670 (A6)), 2.3 CDTi 100 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-870 (B8)), 2.3 CDTi 100 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-692 (F6)), 2.3 CDTi 110 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-870 (B8)), 2.3 CDTi 125 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-670 (A6)), 2.3 CDTi 125 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-680 (D6)), 2.3 CDT… Diesel

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