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OE part number 436178 is a Shock Absorber compatible with AUSTIN, CHEVROLET and other makes. Available from 3 brands, priced from £47.99. Every cross-reference listed below matches the same OE specification used by the vehicle manufacturer.
Shock Absorber OE 436178 prices range from £47.99 to £75.99, with 3 brands offering compatible parts.
Original installation position for OE 436178. The red ring marks where this part installs on the vehicle.

OEM workshop diagram — sourced from manufacturer parts catalogue.
OE 436178 is compatible with the following make/model combinations:
| Make | Models |
|---|---|
| OPEL | VECTRA B (J96), VECTRA B Hatchback (J96), VECTRA B Estate (J96) |
| VAUXHALL | VECTRA (B) Saloon (J96), VECTRA (B) Hatchback (J96), VECTRA (B) Estate (J96) |
| FORD | SIERRA I Hatchback (GBC), TAUNUS V (GBS, GBNS), SIERRA II Turnier (BNG), SIERRA II (GBG, GB4) |
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Products matched to OE number 436178.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Diameter [mm] | 39 |
| Suspension Strut Outer Diameter [mm] | 40 |
| Suspension Strut Outer Diameter [mm] | 55 |
| Diameter [mm] | 48,6 |
| Inner Diameter 1 [mm] | 14 |
| Length 1 [mm] | 500 |
| min. length [mm] | 405 |
| Parameter | SFE32/22X175A |
| Weight [kg] | 2,000 |
| Weight [kg] | 4,500 |
Common original equipment numbers linked to stocked alternatives.
OE (Original Equipment) number 436178 is a manufacturer's reference code for Shock Absorber used to identify the exact specification of a part fitted during vehicle production. By cross-referencing this OE number, you can find 3 compatible aftermarket brands that match the same specification — often at a lower price than the original. All parts listed above are verified to match OE 436178.