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Front Shock Absorber Replacement

Model: Dacia Duster MK 1, HS - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Shocks

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To replace the front shock absorbers, first obtain the appropriate clamps to compress the spring and then remove the support from the shaft; start by lifting the vehicle to remove the front wheel, disconnect the grommets, remove the support bracket, and disconnect the drop link; unscrew the mounting bolts of the shock absorber from the hub support; lower the vehicle to access the engine bay and unscrew the nut securing the shock absorber support from the body strut and complete the disassembly; then apply the clamps to the spring to compress it and remove the support from the shaft by sliding off the bellows; finally, insert the spring, bellows, and support onto the new shock absorber and then reverse the process for installation on the vehicle.


Updated on 21 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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