Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 207 CC (WD_) 1.6 16V, PEUGEOT 207 CC (WD_) 1.6 16V Turbo, PEUGEOT 207 CC (WD_) 1.6 HDi, PEUGEOT 207 CC (WD_) 1.6 HDi, PEUGEOT 207 CC (WD_) 1.6 16V Turbo View more

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Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 207 CC (WD_). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #21
HEX bit No.H6.
HEX bit No.H7.
Torx bit T30
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 35
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Pin punch
Tap wrench
Hammer
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 207 CC (WD_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 207 CC (WD_). Take the following 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
    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
    Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 207 CC (WD_). Tip:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
    Step 4
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    Raise the wiper plastic cowl grille.
  2. Step 5
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  3. Step 6
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 7
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 8
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  5. Step 9
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  6. Step 11
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 12
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 13
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #16. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 14
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  10. Step 15
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    Clean the fastener of the bracket that connects the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 16
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    Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #13.
  12. Step 17
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    Disconnect the brake hose mounting bracket.
  13. Step 18
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 19
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    Remove the CV axle nut cotter pin. Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 20
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    Clean the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 21
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #35. Use a tap wrench.
  17. Step 22
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    Remove the fastening nut.
  18. Step 23
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle.
  19. Step 24
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 25
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  21. Step 26
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  22. Step 27
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 28
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the arm. Use a crowbar.
  24. Step 29
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  25. Step 30
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  26. Step 31
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a hammer.
  27. Step 32
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    PEUGEOT 207 CC (WD_) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  28. Step 33
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  29. Step 34
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 207 CC (WD_). AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
  30. Step 35
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    Compress the spring.
  31. Step 36
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  32. Step 37
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H7. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  33. Step 38
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  34. Step 39
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    Release the coil spring.
  35. Step 40
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    Remove the spring.
  36. Step 41
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 207 CC (WD_). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  37. Step 42
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 207 CC (WD_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  38. Step 43
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  39. Step 44
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  40. Step 45
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  41. Step 46
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    Compress the spring.
  42. Step 47
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  43. Step 48
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 75 Nm torque.
    Replacement: suspension strut – PEUGEOT 207 CC (WD_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment. During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
  44. Step 49
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    Decompress the spring.
  45. Step 50
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  46. Step 51
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  47. Step 52
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    Treat the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  48. Step 53
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
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