Change Car Shock Absorbers Hyundai Elantra

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h00–2h30 ~200–250€
Temps estimé 2h00–2h30
Coût estimé ~200–250€
Difficulté Easy
Motorisations
Elantra III 2000-2014 1
  • 2.0 16V Gas (G4GC-V)
Elantra V 2009-2016 1
  • 1.8 MPi Gas (G4NB)
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h00–2h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers 0h45–3h00

What is the function of Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra 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.

5 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
Elantra I 1991-1995 1991-1995 1.6 Gas (G4CR), 1.8 Gas (G4CN) Gas
Elantra II 1996-2000 1996-2000 1.8 Gas (G4GM), 2.0 Gas (G4CP), 2.0 Gas (G4GF) Gas
Elantra III 2000-2014 2000-2014 2.0 16V Gas (G4GC-V), 2.0 8V Gas (G4CP) Gas
Elantra IV 2005-2011 2005-2011 2.0 Gas (G4GC) Gas
Elantra V 2009-2016 2009-2016 1.8 MPi Gas (G4NB) Gas