Name: Shock Absorber RIDEX 854S2261 OE Ref 3 44 003
Brand: RIDEX
SKU: RIDEX-854S2261
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Shock Absorber RIDEX 854S2261 OE Ref 3 44 003 RIDEX

Key Specification:

EAN: 4059191868940
OEM Reference number: 344002
Diameter [mm]: 50
Fitting Position: Front Axle
Thread Size: M12x1-25

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Specification
Description
OEM Numbers
Compatibilities
Reviews

EAN

4059191868940

OEM Reference number

344002

Diameter [mm]

Fitting Position

Front Axle

Thread Size

M12x1-25

Weight [kg]

4.69

Shock Absorber Type

Gas Pressure

Shock Absorber Design

Suspension Strut

Shock Absorber Mounting Type

Top pin

Shock Absorber System

Twin-Tube

Length 1 [mm]

525

Length 2 [mm]

357

Packing Unit

Set

Quantity per axle

Piston Rod Diameter [mm]

Shock Absorber OE Ref 3 44 003 – RIDEX – OEM 344002

This Shock Absorber OE Ref 3 44 003 is supplied by RIDEX as a replacement for OEM reference 344002. It is intended for use in selected OPEL, VAUXHALL vehicles and designed to meet original equipment fit and functional requirements.

The part is identified by manufacturer reference 854S2261 and EAN EAN: 4059191868940, allowing accurate identification and compatibility verification prior to installation. It is suitable for replacing worn, damaged, or non-functioning components where dependable operation is required.

Fitting position of this Shock Absorber is: Front Axle

Fitment & Compatibility

Correct part selection is essential to ensure proper fitment. Please confirm compatibility by matching the OEM reference number or using the vehicle registration lookup tool before ordering.

This part is compatible with selected OPEL, VAUXHALL models. Detailed compatibility information is available in the Compatibility section of this page.

If this part is not suitable for your vehicle, browse alternative options in our Suspension category.

Reference number(s) comparable with the original spare part number

OPEL 3 44 002 OPEL 3 44 003 OPEL 3 44 004 OPEL 3 44 005 OPEL 3 44 006 OPEL 3 44 007 OPEL 3 44 008 OPEL 3 44 009 OPEL 3 44 035 OPEL 3 44 036 OPEL 3 44 037 OPEL 3 44 038 OPEL 3 44 117 OPEL 3 44 119 OPEL 3 44 120 OPEL 3 44 292 OPEL 3 44 293 OPEL 3 44 294 OPEL 3 44 297 OPEL 3 44 306 OPEL 3 44 307 OPEL 3 44 309 OPEL 3 44 310 OPEL 3 44 313 OPEL 3 44 314 OPEL 3 44 318 OPEL 3 44 319 OPEL 344 002 OPEL 344 003 OPEL 344 004 OPEL 344 005 OPEL 344 008 OPEL 344 009 OPEL 344 293 OPEL 344 294 OPEL 344 297 OPEL 344 306 OPEL 344 307 OPEL 344 309 OPEL 344 310 OPEL 344 313 OPEL 344 314 OPEL 344002 OPEL 344003 OPEL 344004 OPEL 344005 OPEL 344006 OPEL 344007 OPEL 344008 OPEL 344009 OPEL 344035 OPEL 344036 OPEL 344037 OPEL 344038 OPEL 344117 OPEL 344119 OPEL 344120 OPEL 344293 OPEL 344294 OPEL 344297 OPEL 344306 OPEL 344307 OPEL 344309 OPEL 344310 OPEL 344313 OPEL 344314 OPEL 344318 OPEL 344319 OPEL 72118799 OPEL 72119020 OPEL 72119081 OPEL 72119082 OPEL 72119107 OPEL 72119108 OPEL 72119109 OPEL 72119110 OPEL 90512550 OPEL 90512551 OPEL 90512552 OPEL 90512553 OPEL 90512554 OPEL 90512555 OPEL 90512992 OPEL 90512993 OPEL 90541747 OPEL 90541748 OPEL 90542131 OPEL 90542132 OPEL 9118391 OPEL 9118393 OPEL 9118394 OPEL 9192403 OPEL 9192404 OPEL 9192405 OPEL 9192406 OPEL 9192412 OPEL 9192413 VAUXHALL 3 44 008 VAUXHALL 3 44 009 VAUXHALL 3 44 035 VAUXHALL 3 44 036 VAUXHALL 3 44 117 VAUXHALL 3 44 120 VAUXHALL 3 44 292 VAUXHALL 3 44 313 VAUXHALL 3 44 314 VAUXHALL 344 008 VAUXHALL 344 009 VAUXHALL 344 313 VAUXHALL 344 314 VAUXHALL 72118799 VAUXHALL 72119020 VAUXHALL 72119107 VAUXHALL 72119108 VAUXHALL 90512552 VAUXHALL 90512553 VAUXHALL 90512554 VAUXHALL 90512555 VAUXHALL 90512992 VAUXHALL 90512993 VAUXHALL 90541747 VAUXHALL 90541748 VAUXHALL 90542131 VAUXHALL 90542132 VAUXHALL 9118391 VAUXHALL 9118393 VAUXHALL 9118394 VAUXHALL 9192403 VAUXHALL 9192404 VAUXHALL 9192405 VAUXHALL 9192406 VAUXHALL 9192412 VAUXHALL 9192413

OE reference number(s) comparable with the original spare part number

OPEL

OPEL VECTRA B (J96) From 09/1995 to 07/2004

1.6 i (F19) 4WD 10/1995-04/2002, 55 kw, 1598 ccm, 75 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: X 16 SZR

2.0 DTI 16V (F19) 4WD 06/1997-04/2002, 74 kw, 1995 ccm, 101 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: X 20 DTH, Y 20 DTH

1.6 GL (F19) 4WD 09/1995-08/1996, 60 kw, 1598 ccm, 82 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: 16 SV

2.2 i 16V (F19) 4WD 09/2000-04/2002, 108 kw, 2198 ccm, 147 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: Z 22 SE

2.0 i (F19) 4WD 10/1995-04/2002, 82 kw, 1998 ccm, 112 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: 20 NEJ

2.2 DTI 16V (F19) 4WD 09/2000-04/2002, 92 kw, 2172 ccm, 125 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: Y 22 DTR

1.7 TD (F19) 4WD 10/1995-12/1998, 60 kw, 1686 ccm, 82 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: X 17 DT (TC4EE1)

2.2 DTI 16V (F19) 4WD 09/2000-04/2002, 88 kw, 2172 ccm, 120 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: Y 22 DTR

2.0 i 16V (F19) 4WD 09/1995-06/2000, 100 kw, 1998 ccm, 136 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: C 20 SEL, X 20 XEV

1.8 i 16V (F19) 4WD 09/2000-04/2002, 92 kw, 1796 ccm, 125 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: Z 18 XE

1.6 i 16V (F19) 4WD 10/1995-04/2002, 74 kw, 1598 ccm, 100 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: X 16 XEL, Y 16 XE, Z 16 XE

1.8 i 16V (F19) 4WD 10/1995-09/2000, 85 kw, 1799 ccm, 116 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: X 18 XE

1.6 i (F19) 4WD 10/1995-04/2002, 55 kw, 1598 ccm, 75 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: 16 LZ2

i 500 2.5 (F19) 4WD 05/1998-09/2000, 143 kw, 2498 ccm, 194 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: X 25 XE

2.0 DI 16V (F19) 4WD 11/1996-04/2002, 60 kw, 1995 ccm, 82 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: X 20 DTL

2.2 i 16V (F19) 4WD 07/2000-07/2002, 102 kw, 2198 ccm, 139 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: C 22 SEL

2.5 i V6 (F19) 4WD 10/1995-09/2000, 125 kw, 2498 ccm, 170 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: X 25 XE

2.6 i V6 (F19) 4WD 09/2000-04/2002, 125 kw, 2597 ccm, 170 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: Y 26 SE

1.8 i 16V (F19) 4WD 10/1995-09/2000, 85 kw, 1796 ccm, 115 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: X 18 XE1, Z 18 XEL

OPEL VECTRA B Estate (J96) From 11/1996 to 07/2003

1.7 TD (F35) 4WD 11/1996-12/1997, 60 kw, 1686 ccm, 82 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: X 17 DT (TC4EE1)

2.0 DI 16V (F35) 4WD 11/1996-06/2000, 60 kw, 1995 ccm, 82 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: X 20 DTL

1.6 i (F35) 4WD 11/1996-06/2000, 55 kw, 1598 ccm, 75 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: 16 LZ2

2.0 i 16V (F35) 4WD 11/1996-06/2000, 100 kw, 1998 ccm, 136 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: C 20 SEL, X 20 XEV

1.6 i 16V (F35) 4WD 11/1996-07/2002, 74 kw, 1598 ccm, 100 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: X 16 XEL, Y 16 XE, Z 16 XE

i 500 2.5 (F35) 4WD 05/1998-09/2000, 143 kw, 2498 ccm, 194 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: X 25 XE

2.0 i 16V (F35) 4WD 07/2000-07/2003, 85 kw, 1998 ccm, 116 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: C 20 SEL

1.8 i 16V (F35) 4WD 11/1996-09/2000, 85 kw, 1799 ccm, 116 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: X 18 XE

2.6 i V6 (F35) 4WD 09/2000-07/2003, 125 kw, 2597 ccm, 170 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: Y 26 SE

2.2 i 16V (F35) 4WD 09/2000-07/2003, 108 kw, 2198 ccm, 147 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: Z 22 SE

2.0 i (F35) 4WD 11/1996-02/2002, 82 kw, 1998 ccm, 112 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: 20 NEJ

2.5 i V6 (F35) 4WD 11/1996-09/2000, 125 kw, 2498 ccm, 170 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: X 25 XE

1.8 i 16V (F35) 4WD 11/1996-09/2000, 85 kw, 1796 ccm, 115 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: X 18 XE1, Z 18 XEL

2.2 DTI 16V (F35) 4WD 09/2000-07/2003, 92 kw, 2172 ccm, 125 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: Y 22 DTR

2.2 i 16V (F35) 4WD 07/2000-07/2002, 102 kw, 2198 ccm, 139 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: C 22 SEL

1.6 i (F35) 4WD 11/1996-06/2000, 55 kw, 1598 ccm, 75 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: X 16 SZR

2.2 DTI 16V (F35) 4WD 09/2000-04/2002, 88 kw, 2172 ccm, 120 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: Y 22 DTR

1.8 i 16V (F35) 4WD 09/2000-07/2003, 92 kw, 1796 ccm, 125 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: Z 18 XE

2.0 DTI 16V (F35) 4WD 06/1997-07/2003, 74 kw, 1995 ccm, 101 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: X 20 DTH, Y 20 DTH

OPEL VECTRA B Hatchback (J96) From 09/1995 to 07/2003

1.8 i 16V (F68) 4WD 09/2000-07/2003, 92 kw, 1796 ccm, 125 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: Z 18 XE

2.5 i V6 (F68) 4WD 10/1995-09/2000, 125 kw, 2498 ccm, 170 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: X 25 XE

1.8 i 16V (F68) 4WD 10/1995-09/2000, 85 kw, 1796 ccm, 116 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: X 18 XE1, Z 18 XEL

1.6 i (F68) 4WD 10/1995-07/2003, 55 kw, 1598 ccm, 75 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: X 16 SZR

2.2 i 16V (F68) 4WD 09/2000-07/2003, 108 kw, 2198 ccm, 147 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: Z 22 SE

1.8 FlexFuel (F68) 4WD 01/1999-09/2000, 85 kw, 1799 ccm, 116 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: X 18 XE

1.6 i (F68) 4WD 10/1995-07/2003, 55 kw, 1598 ccm, 75 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: 16 LZ2

2.0 DI 16V (F68) 4WD 11/1996-06/2000, 60 kw, 1995 ccm, 82 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: X 20 DTL

2.0 i 16V (F68) 4WD 07/2000-07/2003, 85 kw, 1998 ccm, 116 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: C 20 SEL

2.2 DTI 16V (F68) 4WD 09/2000-04/2002, 88 kw, 2172 ccm, 120 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: Y 22 DTR

2.6 i V6 (F68) 4WD 09/2000-07/2003, 125 kw, 2597 ccm, 170 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: Y 26 SE

2.0 DTI 16V (F68) 4WD 06/1997-07/2003, 74 kw, 1995 ccm, 101 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: X 20 DTH, Y 20 DTH

2.5 (F68) 4WD 10/1999-06/2000, 144 kw, 2498 ccm, 196 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: X 25 XE

1.7 TD (F68) 4WD 10/1995-12/1998, 60 kw, 1686 ccm, 82 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: X 17 DT (TC4EE1)

2.0 i 16V (F68) 4WD 09/1995-06/2000, 100 kw, 1998 ccm, 136 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: C 20 SEL, X 20 XEV

2.0 i (F68) 4WD 10/1995-02/2002, 82 kw, 1998 ccm, 112 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: 20 NEJ

1.6 i 16V (F68) 4WD 10/1995-07/2002, 74 kw, 1598 ccm, 101 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: X 16 XEL, Y 16 XE, Z 16 XE

2.2 DTI 16V (F68) 4WD 09/2000-07/2003, 92 kw, 2172 ccm, 125 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: Y 22 DTR

2.2 i 16V (F68) 4WD 07/2000-07/2002, 102 kw, 2198 ccm, 139 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: C 22 SEL

1.8 i 16V (F68) 4WD 10/1995-09/2000, 85 kw, 1799 ccm, 116 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: X 18 XE

VAUXHALL

VAUXHALL VECTRA (B) Estate (J96) From 08/1995 to 03/2002

2.0 DI 16V (F35) 4WD 08/1995-10/2001, 60 kw, 1995 ccm, 82 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: X 20 DTL

2.0 DTI 16V (F35) 4WD 08/1995-10/2001, 74 kw, 1995 ccm, 101 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: Y 20 DTH, X 20 DTH

1.8 i 16V (F35) 4WD 11/1996-09/2000, 85 kw, 1796 ccm, 115 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: X 18 XE1

1.8 i 16V (F35) 4WD 09/2000-03/2002, 92 kw, 1796 ccm, 125 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: Z 18 XE

1.8 i 16V (F35) 4WD 09/1996-09/2000, 85 kw, 1799 ccm, 116 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: X 18 XE

2.5 i GSi (F35) 4WD 05/1998-09/1999, 143 kw, 2498 ccm, 194 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: X 25 XE

2.5 i V6 (F35) 4WD 11/1996-08/2000, 125 kw, 2498 ccm, 170 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: X 25 XE

2.0 i 16V (F35) 4WD 10/1995-01/2001, 100 kw, 1998 ccm, 136 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: X 20 XEV

2.2 DTI 16V (F35) 4WD 08/1995-10/2001, 92 kw, 2172 ccm, 125 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: Y 22 DTR

2.6 i V6 (F35) 4WD 09/2000-03/2002, 125 kw, 2597 ccm, 170 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: Y 26 SE

2.2 i 16V (F35) 4WD 08/1995-10/2001, 108 kw, 2198 ccm, 147 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: Z 22 SE

VAUXHALL VECTRA (B) Hatchback (J96) From 08/1995 to 07/2003

2.2 i 16V (F68) 4WD 09/2000-07/2003, 108 kw, 2198 ccm, 147 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: Z 22 SE

2.5 i GSi (F68) 4WD 03/1998-07/2000, 143 kw, 2498 ccm, 194 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: X 25 XE

2.0 DTi 16V (F68) 4WD 06/1997-10/2001, 74 kw, 1995 ccm, 101 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: Y 20 DTH, X 20 DTH

1.7 TD (F68) 4WD 10/1995-11/1996, 60 kw, 1686 ccm, 82 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: X17TD

2.0 i 16V (F68) 4WD 10/1995-01/2001, 100 kw, 1998 ccm, 136 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: X 20 XEV

1.6 i 16V (F68) 4WD 08/1995-10/2001, 74 kw, 1598 ccm, 101 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: Z 16 XE, X 16 XEL, Y 16 XE

1.8 i 16V (F68) 4WD 09/2000-07/2003, 92 kw, 1796 ccm, 125 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: Z 18 XE

2.0 Di 16V (F68) 4WD 08/1995-10/2001, 60 kw, 1995 ccm, 82 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: X 20 DTL

2.2 DTI 16V (F68) 4WD 08/1995-10/2001, 92 kw, 2172 ccm, 125 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: Y 22 DTR

2.5 i V6 (F68) 4WD 09/1995-08/2000, 125 kw, 2498 ccm, 170 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: X 25 XE

1.8 i 16V (F68) 4WD 10/1995-09/2000, 85 kw, 1796 ccm, 116 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: X 18 XE1

2.6 i V6 (F68) 4WD 09/2000-07/2003, 125 kw, 2597 ccm, 170 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: Y 26 SE

1.6 i (F68) 4WD 08/1995-10/2001, 55 kw, 1598 ccm, 75 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: X 16 SZR

1.8 i 16V (F68) 4WD 09/1995-09/2000, 85 kw, 1799 ccm, 116 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: X 18 XE

VAUXHALL VECTRA (B) Saloon (J96) From 08/1995 to 03/2002

2.0 i 16V (F19) 4WD 10/1995-01/2001, 100 kw, 1998 ccm, 136 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: X 20 XEV

1.6 i 16V (F19) 4WD 08/1995-10/2001, 74 kw, 1598 ccm, 100 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: Z 16 XE, X 16 XEL, Y 16 XE

2.2 DTI 16V (F19) 4WD 08/1995-10/2001, 92 kw, 2172 ccm, 125 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: Y 22 DTR

2.6 i V6 (F19) 4WD 09/2000-03/2002, 125 kw, 2597 ccm, 170 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: Y 26 SE

2.0 DI 16V (F19) 4WD 08/1995-10/2001, 60 kw, 1995 ccm, 82 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: X 20 DTL

2.5 i V6 (F19) 4WD 09/1995-08/2000, 125 kw, 2498 ccm, 170 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: X 25 XE

1.8 i 16V (F19) 4WD 10/1995-09/2000, 85 kw, 1796 ccm, 115 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: X 18 XE1

2.2 i 16V (F19) 4WD 08/1995-10/2001, 108 kw, 2198 ccm, 147 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: Z 22 SE

1.8 i 16V (F19) 4WD 10/1995-09/2000, 85 kw, 1799 ccm, 116 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: X 18 XE

1.6 i (F19) 4WD 08/1995-10/2001, 55 kw, 1598 ccm, 75 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: X 16 SZR

2.5 i GSi (F19) 4WD 03/1998-07/2000, 143 kw, 2498 ccm, 194 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: X 25 XE

2.0 DTI 16V (F19) 4WD 08/1995-10/2001, 74 kw, 1995 ccm, 101 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: Y 20 DTH, X 20 DTH

1.8 i 16V (F19) 4WD 09/2000-03/2002, 92 kw, 1796 ccm, 125 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: Z 18 XE

1.7 TD (F19) 4WD 10/1995-11/1996, 60 kw, 1686 ccm, 82 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: X17TD

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