Change Car Shock Absorbers Toyota Celica

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 3h30–5h00 ~350–500$
Time Estimate 3h30–5h00
Cost Estimate ~350–500$
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Celica V 1990-1994 3
  • 1.6i 16V Gas (4A-FE)
  • 2.0i 16V Turbo 4WD Gas (3S-GTE)
  • 2.2i 16V GTi Gas (5S-FE)
Celica VI 1994-1999 2
  • 1.8i Gas (7A-FE)
  • 2.2i Gas (5S-FE)
Renew both front shock absorbers 3h30–5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 3h30–5h00

What is the function of Toyota Celica 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 Celica 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 Celica 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
Celica II 1977-1981 1977-1981 2.8 Gas (5M-E) Gas
Celica III 1981-1985 1981-1985 2.4 Gas (22R), 2.4 Gas (22R-EC), 2.8 Gas (5M-GE) Gas
Celica IV 1985-1992 1985-1992 2.0 Gas (2S-ELC), 2.0 Gas (3S-FE), 2.0 Gas (3S-GELC), 2.0 Gas (3S-GTE) Gas
Celica V 1990-1994 1990-1994 1.6i 16V Gas (4A-FE), 2.0i 16V Turbo 4WD Gas (3S-GTE), 2.2i 16V GTi Gas (5S-FE) Gas
Celica VI 1994-1999 1994-1999 1.8i Gas (7A-FE), 2.2i Gas (5S-FE) Gas

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