Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.6 BiFuel, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.6 8V, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.1, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 16V, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 2.0 HDI 90, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.9 D, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.6 i, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 i, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.1 i View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for 206 Hatchback (2A/C) and other PEUGEOT models
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Shock absorber
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Suspension Strut
Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Torx bit T30
HEX bit no.H7.
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Drive socket # 32
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Flat chisel
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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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    Remove the rubber strip.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the shock strut mount cap.
  3. Step 5
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  5. Step 7
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  6. Step 8
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 9
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the wheel.
  8. Step 11
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    Release the fastener that connects the control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the cotter pin. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 13
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #32. Use a tap wrench. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 14
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  12. Step 15
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 16
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #16. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  15. Step 18
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    Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 19
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17.
  17. Step 20
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  18. Step 21
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 22
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    Release the fastener that connects the control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  20. Step 23
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  21. Step 24
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    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
  22. Step 25
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    Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  23. Step 26
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18.
  24. Step 27
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  25. Step 28
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    Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  26. Step 29
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    Pull the drive shaft out of the steering knuckle and lifting it, tie to the body.
    Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  27. Step 30
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    Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  28. Step 31
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  29. Step 32
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a hammer.
  30. Step 33
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
  31. Step 34
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  32. Step 35
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). Tip from AUTODOC:
    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.
  33. Step 36
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    Compress the spring.
  34. Step 37
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  35. Step 38
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  36. Step 39
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
  37. Step 40
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    Release the coil spring.
  38. Step 41
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    Remove the spring.
  39. Step 42
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  40. Step 43
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  41. Step 44
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  42. Step 45
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  43. Step 46
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    Compress the spring.
  44. Step 47
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  45. Step 48
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.
    Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  46. Step 49
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    Decompress the spring.
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