Change Car Shock Absorbers Vauxhall Zafira

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h30–3h00 ~250–300£
Estimated time 2h30–3h00
Estimated labour cost ~250–300£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Zafira Mk I 1999-2005 10
  • 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE (L91))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (X16XEL (L91))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (X18XE1 (2H9))
  • 2.0 Di 16V Diesel (X20DTL (LD3))
  • 2.0 DTi 16V Diesel (Y20DTH (LD1))
  • 2.0 Turbo Petrol (Z20LET (L70))
  • 2.0 Turbo Petrol (Z20LET)
  • 2.2 16V Petrol (Z22SE (L61))
  • 2.2 TD 16V Diesel (Y22DTR (L50))
Zafira Mk II 2005-2014 18
  • 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG (LR1))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE1 (LJ7))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XER (LDE))
  • 1.6 16V Twinport Petrol (Z16XEP (LJ7))
  • 1.6 CNG Turbo CNG,Petrol (A16XNT (LGE))
  • 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (A17DTJ (LPV))
  • 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (A17DTR (LPL))
  • 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z17DTJ (LPV))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (A18XEL)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (A18XER (2H0))
  • 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z18XER (2H0))
  • 1.9 CDTi 16V 150 Diesel (Z19DTH (LRD))
  • 1.9 CDTi 8V 110 Diesel (Z19DTL (LPP))
  • 1.9 CDTi 8V 120 Diesel (Z19DT (LPM))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo OPC Petrol (Z20LEH (LPI))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (Z20LER (LU2))
  • 2.2 16V DGi Petrol (Z22YH (LCH))
Zafira Mk III 2011-2019 22
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (A14NEL (LUJ))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14NEL (LUJ))
  • 1.4 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ))
  • 1.4 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LUJ))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XHT (LVP))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTJ (LVL+PL5))
  • 1.6 CNG Turbo CNG,Petrol (A16XNT (LGE))
  • 1.6 CNG Turbo CNG,Petrol (B16XNT (LGE))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (A16SHT (LWC))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16SHL (LWC))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16SHT (LWC))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16XHT (LVP))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (A18XEL (2H0+PL5))
  • 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A18XER (2H0))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DT (LBR))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTH (LBS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTJ (LBX))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTL (LBQ))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTR (LBY))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (B20DTH (LFS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (B20DTH (LFS))
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h30–3h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h00–1h30

What is the function of Vauxhall Zafira 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 Zafira 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 Zafira 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
Zafira Mk I 1999-2005 1999-2005 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE (L91)), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (X16XEL (L91)), 1.8 16V Petrol (X18XE1 (2H9)), 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z18XE (2H9)), 2.0 Di 16V Diesel (X20DTL (LD3)), 2.0 DTi 16V Diesel (Y20DTH (LD1)), 2.0 Turbo Petrol (Z20LET (L70)), 2.… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Zafira Mk II 2005-2014 2005-2014 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG (LR1)), 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE1 (LJ7)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XER (LDE)), 1.6 16V Twinport Petrol (Z16XEP (LJ7)), 1.6 CNG Turbo CNG,Petrol (A16XNT (LGE)), 1.6 CNG Turbo CNG,Petrol (Z16XNT (LGE)), 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (A17D… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Zafira Mk III 2011-2019 2011-2019 1.4 Turbo Petrol (A14NEL (LUJ)), 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14NEL (LUJ)), 1.4 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LUJ)), 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XHT (LVP)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTJ (LVL+PL5)), 1.6 CNG Turbo CNG,Petrol (A1… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol

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