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This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 2.2, PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 2.2 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 3.0 V6, PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 3.0 V6 24V, PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 2.0 16V … View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for 406 Coupe (8C) and other PEUGEOT models

Top strut mount

        Top strut mount for 406 Coupe Petrol (132 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for 406 Coupe Petrol (190 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for 406 Coupe Petrol (135 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for 406 Coupe Petrol (207 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for 406 Coupe Petrol (136 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for 406 Coupe Diesel (133 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for 406 Coupe Petrol (158 hp)

Replacement: strut mount – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        High-temperature ceramic grease
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #19
                      
                        Combination spanner #21
                      
                        HEX bit no.H6.
                      
                        Torx bit T50
                      
                        Drive socket # 10 
                      
                        Drive socket # 16 
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Drive socket # 21 
                      
                        Drive socket # 36 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Flat chisel
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Pin punch
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Round-nose pliers
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). AUTODOC recommends:

The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: strut mount – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: strut mount – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fastener that connects the sway bar link to the suspension strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 9

Unscrew the ABS sensor wiring bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the bracket from the suspension strut.
Step 11

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 14

Clean the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the ball joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 15

Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Disconnect the ball joint from the control arm. Use a ball joint puller. Use a crowbar.
Step 17

Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use round-nose pliers. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 18

Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19

Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #36. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Remove the fastening nut.
Step 21

Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 22

Clean the lower fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 25

Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 26

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.

Replacement: strut mount – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Make sure that the steering knuckle is supported.
Step 27

Lower the car.

Step 28

Open the bonnet.

Step 29

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 30

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 31

Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use Torx T50. Use a ratchet wrench.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C)
Step 32

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 33

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 34

Compress the spring.
Step 35

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 36

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 37

Remove the top strut mount. Use a crowbar.
Step 38

Install a new top shock strut mount.
Step 39

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). Professionals recommend:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 40

Decompress the spring.

Step 41

Remove the assembled shock strut.

Step 42

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 43

Secure the upper fasteners of the shock strut.

Replacement: strut mount – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when screwing the fastening bolts in.
Step 44

Tighten the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use Torx T50. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.
Step 45

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 46

Close the hood.

Step 47

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 48

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 49

Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.

Step 50

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 51

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 52

Tighten the lower fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 53

Treat the splines of the driveshaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 54

Install the steering knuckle on the CV axle.
Step 55

Attach the ball joint to the control arm.

Step 56

Tighten the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the ball joint. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.
Step 57

Install the fastening nut.
Step 58

Tighten the hub. Use a drive socket #36. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 325 Nm torque.
Step 59

Install a new hub nut cotter pin. Use a hammer. Use a crowbar.
Step 60

Install the bracket on the suspension strut.

Step 61

Tighten the ABS sensor wiring bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 62

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.

Step 63

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 64

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 65

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 66

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Treat the ball joint fastener. Use copper grease.
Step 67

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
Step 68

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 69

Install the wheel.

Replacement: strut mount – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 70

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 71

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 nm torque.
Step 72

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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