How to replace the front shock absorbers on the Citroen C3 MK2

Here’s how to replace the front shock absorbers on a Citroen C3: purchase new shock absorbers (Ridex brand) from auto-doc.it with EAN code 4059191621651 at a price of £30.00 each plus £8.50 delivery. Lift the car and remove the front wheel; loosen the wheel bolts before lifting the car, then place the jack under the lifting point of the chassis and use axle stands for safety. Remove the wheel and disconnect the steering tie rod from the steering arm: loosen the locking nut and unscrew the tie rod end. Disconnect the ABS sensor cable, then loosen the nut on the lower control arm (triangular lower) that connects to the strut. Remove the two upper bolts of the strut. Use a spring compressor to compress the spring, positioning the clamps symmetrically on the coils, and compress it slowly until the spring is free from the upper mount. Unscrew the top central nut and hold the shock absorber rod with an Allen key while loosening the nut with a socket. Separate the old shock absorber from the upper mount and the spring. Now install the new shock absorber: insert the rod into the upper mount, hand-tighten the central nut, then tighten it to the manufacturer's specified torque (usually 45-55 Nm). Refit the strut onto the car, insert the strut into the wheel arch, tighten the two bolts, connect the strut to the control arm, and insert the pin. Reconnect the steering tie rod, screw in the tie rod end, and tighten the locking nut. Reconnect the ABS sensor and electrical connector, mount the wheel, and lower the car.