Before lifting the rear of the vehicle, engage first gear and chock the front wheels

Having lifted the rear end, place secure supports next to the jack

It is impossible to install supports under the rear suspension beam, as the suspension must be unloaded

Renault Logan rear suspension shock absorber replacement

Replace shock absorbers (left and right) in pairs.

Do not remove both shock absorbers at the same time when the rear of the car is suspended, as lowering the rear suspension beam below the permissible limit may damage the pipelines and hoses of the brake system.

Open the trunk,

Remove the trunk side trim.

Renault Logan rear suspension shock absorber replacement

Unscrew the shock absorber rod nut, holding the rod from turning with the second wrench.

Renault Logan rear suspension shock absorber replacement

Renault Logan rear suspension shock absorber replacement

Remove the washer and top rubber pad.

Renault Logan rear suspension shock absorber replacement

Remove the bolt securing the shock absorber to the rear suspension arm.

Renault Logan rear suspension shock absorber replacement

Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle.

Renault Logan rear suspension shock absorber replacement

Remove the lower rubber cushion assembly with the spacer from the shock absorber rod.

Renault Logan rear suspension shock absorber replacement

Remove the spacer from the cushion

Remove the washer

Renault Logan rear suspension shock absorber replacement

Remove the compression buffer assembly with protective cover from the shock absorber rod

Renault Logan rear suspension shock absorber replacement

Disconnect the compression buffer and protective cover

Renault Logan rear suspension shock absorber replacement

Remove the protective cap

Replace damaged shock absorber parts,

Mount the shock absorber vertically and lower and raise the stem several times until it stops.

Make sure it moves without dips, sticks or knocks.

If not, replace the shock absorber.

Also, replace it if the threads on the top of the stem are damaged.

Install the shock absorber in the reverse order of removal.

Finally tighten the nut of the upper and lower shock absorber mountings with the vehicle on the ground.

After lowering the car to the ground, rock it hard several times.

Tighten the lower shock absorber mounting bolt to the arm to 105 Nm (10.5 kgf-m), the upper shock absorber mounting nut to 14 Nm (1.4 kgf-m).

Replace the second shock absorber in the same way.