Change Car Shock Absorbers Honda Prelude

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 3h00 ~300$
Time Estimate 3h00
Cost Estimate ~300$
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Prelude 1987-1992 1
  • 2.0i 16V Gas (B20A5)
Renew both front shock absorbers 3h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 3h30

What is the function of Honda Prelude 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 Honda Prelude 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 Honda Prelude 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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5 generations covered

Generation Years Vehicles Fuel
Prelude 1979-1983 1979-1983 1.8 12V Gas (EK1) Gas
Prelude 1982-1988 1982-1988 1.8 8V EX Gas (ET2 (A18A1)), 2.0 12V Gas (A20A4) Gas
Prelude 1987-1992 1987-1992 2.0i 16V Gas (B20A5), 2.1 16V Gas (B21A1) Gas
Prelude 1991-1997 1991-1997 2.2 16V SOHC Gas (F22A1), 2.2 16V VTEC Gas (H22A1), 2.3 16V DOHC Gas (H23A1) Gas
Prelude 1996-2001 1996-2001 2.2 16V VTi Gas (H22A4) Gas

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