Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4 HDi, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.6 HDi, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4 16V, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.6 VTS, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4 HDi, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.6, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.1 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – CITROËN C2 (JM_). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 22
Drive socket # 30
HEX bit No.H7.
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Shock absorber socket
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat chisel
Pin punch
Tap wrench
Hammer
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: suspension strut – CITROËN C2 (JM_). Tip:
  • Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – CITROËN C2 (JM_).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H7. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  4. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Unstake the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  7. Step 9
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #30. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 10
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 11
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: suspension strut – CITROËN C2 (JM_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the wheel.
  10. Step 13
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 14
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    Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 15
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  14. Step 17
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 18
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 19
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a tap wrench.
  17. Step 20
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    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
  18. Step 21
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #30.
  19. Step 22
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    Remove the drive shaft. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  20. Step 23
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  21. Step 24
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  22. Step 25
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  23. Step 26
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    Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber. Use a ratchet wrench.
  24. Step 27
    Changing of Shock Absorber on Citroen C2 Mk1 2011 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a hammer.
  25. Step 28
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #22.
    Replacement: suspension strut – CITROËN C2 (JM_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
  26. Step 29
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  27. Step 30
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – CITROËN C2 (JM_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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.
  28. Step 31
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    Compress the spring.
  29. Step 32
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  30. Step 33
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  31. Step 34
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    Release the coil spring.
  32. Step 35
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    Remove the spring.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – CITROËN C2 (JM_). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  33. Step 36
    Citroen C2 Mk1 1.1 2005 Shock Absorber replacement: free workshop manuals
    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – CITROËN C2 (JM_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  34. Step 37
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  35. Step 38
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  36. Step 39
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    Compress the spring.
  37. Step 40
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  38. Step 41
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H7. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
    Replacement: suspension strut – CITROËN C2 (JM_). Professionals recommend:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  39. Step 42
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    Decompress the spring.
  40. Step 43
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  41. Step 44
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
  42. Step 45
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    Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. :maker :model Do not tighten it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. CITROËN C2 (JM_)
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