Change Car Shock Absorbers Vauxhall Vivaro

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h30–3h30 ~250–350£
Estimated time 2h30–3h30
Estimated labour cost ~250–350£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Vivaro Mk I 2001-2014 21
  • 1.9 CDi Diesel (F9Q-762 (U7))
  • 1.9 CDTi Diesel (F9Q-760 (U7))
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (F4R-720 (L7))
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (F4R-820 (H8))
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-780 (E7))
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-782 (L7))
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-784)
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-786 (M7))
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-788)
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 DPF Diesel (M9R-630 (A6))
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 DPF Diesel (M9R-692 (F6))
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 90 Diesel (M9R-780 (E7))
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 90 Diesel (M9R-782 (L7))
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 90 Diesel (M9R-784)
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 90 Diesel (M9R-786 (M7))
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 90 Diesel (M9R-788)
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 90 DPF Diesel (M9R-630 (A6))
  • 2.0 CDTi 16V 90 DPF Diesel (M9R-692 (F6))
  • 2.5 CDTi 114 DPF Diesel (G9U-630 (B6))
  • 2.5 CDTi 145 (DPF) Diesel (G9U-630 (B6))
  • 2.5 CDTi Diesel (G9U-730 (B7))
Vivaro Mk II 2015-2019 7
  • 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo Diesel (R9M-450 (LWU))
  • 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo Diesel (R9M-450 (LWY))
  • 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo Diesel (R9M-452 (LQI))
  • 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo Diesel (R9M-452 (LWY))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (R9M-408 (LWX))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (R9M-408 (LWZ))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (R9M-413 (LWX))
Vivaro Mk III 2019-2025 8
  • 1.5 Turbo D 100 Diesel (DV5RCF (YHT))
  • 1.5 Turbo D 100 Diesel (DV5RUCD (YHR))
  • 1.5 Turbo D 120 Diesel (DV5RUC (YHV))
  • 2.0 CDTi 145 Diesel (DW10FDDU (EHS))
  • 2.0 CDTi 145 Turbo Diesel (DW10FDDU (EHT))
  • 2.0 Turbo D 120 Diesel (DW10FEU (AHK))
  • 2.0 Turbo D 150 (PEF) Diesel (DW10FDU (AHX))
  • 2.0 Turbo D 180 Diesel (DW10FDCU (EHZ))
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h30–3h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h30–2h00

What is the function of Vauxhall Vivaro 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 Vivaro 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 Vivaro 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
Vivaro Mk I 2001-2014 2001-2014 1.9 CDi Diesel (F9Q-762 (U7)), 1.9 CDTi Diesel (F9Q-760 (U7)), 2.0 16V Petrol (F4R-720 (L7)), 2.0 16V Petrol (F4R-820 (H8)), 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-780 (E7)), 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-782 (L7)), 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-784), 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-786 (M7)),… Diesel, Petrol
Vivaro Mk II 2015-2019 2015-2019 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo Diesel (R9M-450 (LWU)), 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo Diesel (R9M-450 (LWY)), 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo Diesel (R9M-452 (LQI)), 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo Diesel (R9M-452 (LWY)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (R9M-408 (LWX)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (R9M-408 (LWZ)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (R9M-413 (LWX)) Diesel
Vivaro Mk III 2019-2025 2019-2025 1.5 Turbo D 100 Diesel (DV5RCF (YHT)), 1.5 Turbo D 100 Diesel (DV5RUCD (YHR)), 1.5 Turbo D 120 Diesel (DV5RUC (YHV)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (DV6FCU (BHX)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (DV6FDU (BHS)), 1.6 CDTi Turbo Diesel (DV6FDU (BHV)), 2.0 CDTi 145 Diesel (DW10FDDU (EHS)), 2.0 CDTi 145 Turbo Di… Diesel

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