Renault Twingo Front Suspension Strut: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the Twingo, a genuine technical detail for DIY wishbone work: tightening angle matters critically to avoid a persistent creak returning.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front struts (aftermarket) Bilstein 22-248244 / KYB 3338022
| Front strut / shock absorber (aftermarket) | KYB 3338022 (Excel-G, twin-tube gas); Bilstein 22-248244 (B4, twin-tube gas); Sachs 560 260 (twin-tube gas, axle not stated); Monroe 742271SP (axle not stated); Meyle 16-26 623 0026 (sold in pairs); febi 1002294 (gas, left/right, 297/457 mm) |
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| Front lower arm / wishbone (aftermarket) | LH Lemförder 43304 01; LH TRW JTC3707; LH FAG 821 1162 10 (with ball joint); LH Maxgear 72-6073 (with ball joint); LH Sasic 7474063; LH Ridex 273C1822; RH Lemförder 43305 01 |
| Top mount / strut bearing (aftermarket) | Sachs 803 116 (left/right, 2 per axle); Lemförder 38387 01 (left/right); febi 44491 (106 mm); febi 175337 (with bearing); febi 103111 (no bearing); Topran 702 011 |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | Lemförder 38387 01 and Sachs 803 116 mounts 54 3A 023 10R; febi 44491 mount 54 32 595 39R; Sasic 2654030 mount (right) 543259539R; Sasic arm 7474063 545051097R |
| Fitment notes | Standard struts only, no sport listed; front mounts are fitted 2 per axle. |
A Genuinely Important Technical Detail Worth Knowing for DIY Wishbone Work — Renault Twingo Front Suspension
If you're replacing a wishbone yourself, this is genuinely worth getting right: the angle of the wishbone matters critically when tightening its mounting bolt — one documented case saw a persistent creak return weeks after a wishbone replacement, eventually traced to the bolt having been tightened while the suspension was unweighted rather than at proper ride height. Tightening rubber bushes at the wrong angle pre-stresses the rubber, causing exactly this kind of slow-developing, hard-to-diagnose noise. Torquing the bolt with the car's full weight on the wheels rather than with the suspension hanging free is worth getting right.
Renault Twingo Front Suspension Strut: The System That Quietly Does All the Work
On the Renault Twingo, every bump, pothole and corner passes through these components before you ever feel it in the cabin, which is exactly why wear here shows up as vague, hard-to-pin-down symptoms rather than one obvious failure. A methodical check usually finds the culprit faster than guesswork.
Renault Twingo Front Suspension Strut: Watch: Replacing It
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Renault Twingo Front Suspension Strut: What It Does
The Renault Twingo's front suspension strut combines a shock absorber with the coil spring mounting point in one assembly, controlling how quickly the suspension compresses and rebounds over bumps. A worn strut lets the car bounce excessively after a bump instead of settling quickly, and can accelerate uneven tyre wear if left unaddressed.
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Renault Twingo Front Suspension Strut: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Front Suspension Strut Guide for symptoms of worn bushings and ball joints, confirming fitment against your VIN, and rubber vs polyurethane guidance.
More Renault Front Suspension Strut
The same part, covered across other Renault models.