Change Car Shock Absorbers Subaru Forester

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h00 ~200€
Temps estimé 2h00
Coût estimé ~200€
Difficulté Easy
Motorisations
Forester 2003-2012 1
  • 2.5 16V Turbo Gas (EJ255)
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 2h30

What is the function of Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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
Forester 1997-2002 1997-2002 2.5 SOHC Gas (EJ251) Gas
Forester 2003-2012 2003-2012 2.5 16V Turbo Gas (EJ255), 2.5 Gas (EJ253), 2.5 SOHC Gas (EJ251) Gas
Forester 2008-2013 2008-2013 2.5 Gas (EJ253), 2.5 Gas (FB25), 2.5 Turbo Gas (EJ255) Gas
Forester 2013-2019 2013-2019 2.0T DOHC Gas (FA20F), 2.5 Gas (FB25) Gas
Forester 2019-2025 2019-2025 2.5 Gas (FB25D) Gas