Renault Zoe Front Suspension Strut: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the Zoe, 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 22-324184 / KYB 3338009
| Front strut / shock absorber (aftermarket) | KYB 3338009 (Excel-G, twin-tube gas); Bilstein 22-324184 (twin-tube gas); Monroe G7277 (twin-tube gas, 20 mm rod, 365/488 mm); Sachs 350 717 (twin-tube gas, axle not stated); febi 1002786 (gas, left/right); GH GH-353993C10A (pre-assembled module, pairs) |
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| Front lower arm / wishbone (aftermarket) | LH Delphi TC3253 (with ball joint); LH febi 170526; LH Lemförder 42591 01; LH TRW JTC1793 (outer); LH Meyle 16-16 050 0056; RH febi 170525; RH Lemförder 42592 01 |
| Top mount / strut bearing (aftermarket) | Lemförder 37948 01 (left/right, no bearing); Sachs 803 069 (no bearing); Sachs 803 116 (2 per axle); febi 44491 (106 mm); KYB SM1554; SNR KB655.54 |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | Lemförder 37948 01 and Sachs 803 069 mounts 54 30 246 44R; Sachs 803 116 mount 54 3A 023 10R; febi 44491 mount 54 32 595 39R; Sasic 2654030 mount 543259539R; Sasic 2654035 mount 543024644R |
| Fitment notes | Fitment is shared with Clio IV parts |
A Genuinely Important Technical Detail Worth Knowing for DIY Wishbone Work — Renault Zoe 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 Zoe Front Suspension Strut: The System That Quietly Does All the Work
On the Renault Zoe, 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 Zoe Front Suspension Strut: Watch: Replacing It
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Renault Zoe Front Suspension Strut: What It Does
The Renault Zoe'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 Zoe 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.