Change Car Shock Absorbers Toyota Camry

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 3h00–5h00 ~300–500$
Time Estimate 3h00–5h00
Cost Estimate ~300–500$
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Camry 1986-1991 2
  • 2.0i 16V Gas (3S-FE)
  • 2.5i V6 Gas (2VZ-FE)
Camry 1991-1997 2
  • 2.2i Gas (5S-FE)
  • 3.0 V6 Gas (3VZ-FE)
Camry 2001-2006 2
  • 2.4 16V VVT-i Gas (2AZ-FE)
  • 3.0 24V VVT-i Gas (1MZ-FE)
Camry 2006-2011 2
  • 2.4 16V VVT-i Gas (2AZ-FE)
  • 3.5 V6 Gas (2GR-FE)
Camry 2011-2018 1
  • 3.5 V6 Gas (2GR-FE)
Renew both front shock absorbers 3h00–5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 2h30–4h00

What is the function of Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry 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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7 generations covered

Generation Years Vehicles Fuel
Camry 1983-1986 1983-1986 1.8 D Diesel (1C-TL), 2.0 D Diesel (2C-TL), 2.0 Gas (2S-ELC) Diesel, Gas
Camry 1986-1991 1986-1991 2.0i 16V Gas (3S-FE), 2.5i V6 Gas (2VZ-FE) Gas
Camry 1991-1997 1991-1997 2.2i Gas (5S-FE), 3.0 V6 Gas (1MZ-FE), 3.0 V6 Gas (3VZ-FE) Gas
Camry 1996-2001 1996-2001 2.2 CNG CNG (5S-FNE), 2.2 Gas (5S-FE), 3.0 24V Gas (1MZ-FE) CNG, Gas
Camry 2001-2006 2001-2006 2.4 16V VVT-i Gas (2AZ-FE), 3.0 24V VVT-i Gas (1MZ-FE), 3.0 Gas (1MZ-FE), 3.3 Gas (3MZ-FE) Gas
Camry 2006-2011 2006-2011 2.4 16V VVT-i Gas (2AZ-FE), 3.5 V6 Gas (2GR-FE) Gas
Camry 2011-2018 2011-2018 2.5 Gas (2AR-FE), 3.5 V6 Gas (2GR-FE) Gas

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