Change Car Shock Absorbers Toyota Corolla

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 3h00–5h00 ~300–500€
Temps estimé 3h00–5h00
Coût estimé ~300–500€
Difficulté Easy
Motorisations
Corolla 1987-1994 2
  • 1.6 Gas (4A-F)
  • 1.6i 16V Gas (4A-FE)
Corolla 1991-1999 2
  • 1.6 16V DOHC Gas (4A-FE)
  • 1.8 16V DOHC Gas (7A-FE)
Corolla 1997-2003 1
  • 1.6 16V Gas (4A-FE)
Corolla 2001-2007 1
  • 1.8 VVT-i Bioethanol (E85),Gas (1ZZ-FE)
Corolla 2007-2014 1
  • 1.8 Gas (2ZR-FE)
Corolla 2013-2019 1
  • 1.8 16V VVT-i Gas (2ZR-FE)
Corolla 2019-2025 1
  • 2.0 VVT-i Gas (M20A-FKS)
Renew both front shock absorbers 3h00–5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 2h00–5h00

What is the function of Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla 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 Corolla 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.

8 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
Corolla 1983-1989 1983-1989 1.6 Gas (4A-C) Gas
Corolla 1987-1994 1987-1994 1.6 Gas (4A-F), 1.6 Gas (4A-GE), 1.6i 16V Gas (4A-FE) Gas
Corolla 1991-1999 1991-1999 1.6 16V DOHC Gas (4A-FE), 1.6 DOHC 16V Gas (4A-FE), 1.8 16V DOHC Gas (7A-FE) Gas
Corolla 1997-2003 1997-2003 1.6 16V Gas (4A-FE), 1.8 VVT-i Gas (1ZZ-FE) Gas
Corolla 2001-2007 2001-2007 1.8 VVT-i Bioethanol (E85),Gas (1ZZ-FE), 1.8 VVT-i Gas (2ZZ-GE) Bioethanol (E85), Gas
Corolla 2007-2014 2007-2014 1.8 Gas (2ZR-FE), 2.4 Gas (2AZ-FE) Gas
Corolla 2013-2019 2013-2019 1.8 16V VVT-i Gas (2ZR-FE), 1.8 Gas (2ZR-FAE) Gas
Corolla 2019-2025 2019-2025 2.0 VVT-i Gas (M20A-FKS) Gas