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MND2140GD-B4 - Shock Absorber – Front

Original price - Original price €360,00
Original price
€360,00
€360,00 - €360,00
Current price €360,00
OEM Part
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Brand Bilstein
Front suspension damper for adaptive control damping with the Sports suspension calibration, working within the front road spring and damper assembly.

The damper controls the rate at which the front road spring compresses and rebounds, keeping the tyre loaded against the road surface and restraining body movement under cornering, braking and acceleration. On adaptive control damping the unit carries a solenoid-operated valve that the suspension control module switches between damping settings according to vehicle speed and driver inputs, so it is electrically connected and is not interchangeable with the passive damper fitted to cars without adaptive control damping. The Sports calibration is firmer than the standard adaptive damper and the two must not be mixed across an axle.

Dampers wear progressively rather than failing outright. Fluid leakage down the body, a knock from the upper mount, or a gradual loss of body control are the usual indications. Replace in axle pairs so that damping is matched side to side. The standard-calibration counterpart is MND2140DC.
Fitment Notes JAGUAR XJ SERIES (X308) — Front suspension damper, adaptive/sport variants, VIN 812317 to F59525
Alternative Codes
MND2140GD-B4

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Frequently asked questions

What does the MND2140GD-B4 front shock absorber do?
The MND2140GD-B4 is a front adaptive damper for the Jaguar XJ (X308) with the Sports suspension calibration. It controls how fast the front spring compresses and rebounds, keeping the tyre loaded and restraining body movement under cornering, braking and acceleration. It's a Bilstein unit.
Is this the adaptive Sports damper, and can it be mixed with the standard one?
This is the adaptive control damper with the firmer Sports calibration. It carries a solenoid valve the suspension module switches between settings, so it's electrically connected and not interchangeable with the passive damper. Don't mix Sports and standard dampers across an axle.
Should front shock absorbers be replaced in pairs?
Replace front dampers as an axle pair so damping is matched side to side. On the Jaguar XJ (X308) these wear progressively rather than failing outright. Fluid leaking down the body, a knock from the upper mount, or gradual loss of body control are the usual signs.