Replacement: strut mount – Peugeot 406 saloon. 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 saloon. 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 saloon. 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 saloon. 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 saloon
Step 32
Remove the suspension strut.
Step 33
Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
Replacement: strut mount – Peugeot 406 saloon. 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 saloon. 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 saloon. 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 saloon. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 69
Install the wheel.
Replacement: strut mount – Peugeot 406 saloon. 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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