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How to change front suspension strut on Peugeot 406 saloon – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.6, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.9 TD, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.1 TD 12V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 Turbo, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.9 TD, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 3.0 24V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 3.0 V6, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.2 HDi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.9 D, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V HPi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.6, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.9 TD, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.1 TD 12V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 Turbo, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.9 TD, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 3.0 24V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 3.0 V6, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.2 HDi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.9 D, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V HPi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change a front shock absorbers on PEUGEOT 406 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for 406 (8B) and other PEUGEOT models
Shock absorber
Alternative products

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
Replacement: suspension strut – Peugeot 406 saloon. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- 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.
- Please note: all work on the car – Peugeot 406 saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: suspension strut – Peugeot 406 saloon. AUTODOC recommends:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the fastener that connects the sway bar link to the suspension strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Remove the stabilizer rod.
- Step 9Unscrew the ABS sensor wiring bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 10Remove the bracket from the suspension strut.
- Step 11Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 12Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 13Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
- Step 14Clean the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the ball joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 15Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 16Disconnect the ball joint from the control arm. Use a ball joint puller. Use a crowbar.
- Step 17Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use round-nose pliers. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 18Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 19Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #36. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 20Remove the fastening nut.
- Step 21Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
- Step 22Clean the lower fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 23Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 24Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 25Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
- Step 26Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.Replacement: suspension strut – Peugeot 406 saloon. AUTODOC experts recommend:Make sure that the steering knuckle is supported.
- Step 27Lower the car.
- Step 28Open the bonnet.
- Step 29Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
- Step 30Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 31Unscrew 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 32Remove the suspension strut.
- Step 33Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.Replacement: suspension strut – Peugeot 406 saloon. 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.
- Step 34Compress the spring.
- Step 35Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 36Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 37Remove the top strut mount.
- Step 38Release the coil spring.Step 39Remove the spring.
- Step 40Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: suspension strut – Peugeot 406 saloon. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
- Step 41Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.Replacement: suspension strut – Peugeot 406 saloon. Professionals recommend:Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
- Step 42Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
- Step 43Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
- Step 44Install the spring on the shock absorber.Step 45Compress the spring.Step 46Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
- Step 47Tighten 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: suspension strut – Peugeot 406 saloon. Tip:Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
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