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Autopapyrus · Renault Talisman 1.5 dCi K9K (2019)
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Renault Talisman 1.5 dCi K9K (2019): Front Shock Absorber Replacement

On a first-generation 2019 Talisman with the K9K diesel, the front shock absorbers (MacPherson struts) should be replaced every 80,000-100,000 km or when you notice knocking, oil leaks, or reduced handling. The job requires lifting the car and working underneath the body.

Difficulty: Medium Time: 2-3 hours (both shock absorbers) Steps: 12 Tools: Jack and jack stands, 13/15/17 mm wrenches, 18 mm socket, flat and Phillips screwdrivers, tie rod puller (optional), inspection pit or lift

Part

  • 🔩 Renault 543029091R (OE complete strut assembly with spring, left/right set). Aftermarket equivalents: KYB 363037, Monroe 18094, Sachs 313 644
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Step by step

12 steps
  1. Park the car on level ground, put it in "Park," and chock the rear wheels. Loosen the front wheel nuts (do not remove them yet).
  2. Raise the front of the car with a jack under the frame rails and place jack stands on both sides. Remove the front wheel.
  3. Open the hood and locate the three nuts securing the top of the strut to the strut tower. They are usually hidden under a thin plastic cover under the hood (M10-M12 nuts).
  4. Loosen the nut on the lower strut mount to the steering knuckle (17 mm wrench, tightening torque per spec: 50-60 N·m (37-44 lb-ft)).
  5. Supporting the bottom of the strut with a pry bar, remove the three upper nuts (13-15 mm wrench), holding the upper rod with a screwdriver so it does not rotate.
  6. Remove the strut assembly together with the spring. If the spring stays in the tower, mark its position with a marker.
  7. Compare the new shock absorber with the old one. The length, piston diameter, and mounts must match.
  8. Install the new shock absorber in reverse order: — first the upper mount to the strut tower (3 nuts, snug them lightly, then tighten fully); — then the lower mount to the knuckle (17 mm nut, torque 50-60 N·m (37-44 lb-ft)).
  9. Lower the car to the ground and tighten the wheel.
  10. Repeat the procedure for the second shock absorber.
  11. After replacing both shock absorbers, bounce the body (push down on each corner 3-4 times). You should feel firm, damped oscillations, without a "floating" body.
  12. Have the wheel alignment checked on an alignment rack, since it may shift after replacing the struts.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • If the shock absorbers were replaced a long time ago, or you see that the upper strut tower is damaged (cracks in the plastic), replace the strut top mount bearing (usually included in the kit with the spring). On the K9K, spring seating height is critical. If you remove the spring separately, use a spring compressor or take it to a repair shop. Work with a helper, since the upper mount in the tower is awkward to hold by yourself.
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