Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 208 I Hatchback (CA_, CC_) 1.4 HDi, PEUGEOT 208 I Hatchback (CA_, CC_) 1.6 HDi, PEUGEOT 208 I Hatchback (CA_, CC_) 1.6 HDi, PEUGEOT 208 I Hatchback (CA_, CC_) 1.0, PEUGEOT 208 I Hatchback (CA_, CC_) 1.4 VTi, PEUGEOT 208 I Hatchback (CA_, CC_) 1.6, PEUGEOT 208 I Hatchback (CA_, CC_) 1.2 THP 110, PEUGEOT 208 I Hatchback (CA_, CC_) 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi 75, PEUGEOT 208 I Hatchback (CA_, CC_) 1.6 BlueHDi 100, PEUGEOT 208 I Hatchback (CA_, CC_) 1.6 HDi, PEUGEOT 208 I Hatchback (CA_, CC_) 1.6 HDi, PEUGEOT 208 I Hatchback (CA_, CC_) 1.5 BlueHDI 100 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Peugeot 208 1. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # E12
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Peugeot 208 1. Professionals recommend:
  • Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Peugeot 208 1.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Peugeot 208 1
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Detach the fastener of the rear axle plastic protecting cover.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 8
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E12. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Peugeot 208 1 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the spring.
  12. Step 12
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: coil springs – Peugeot 208 1. AUTODOC recommends:
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
  13. Step 13
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    Pull down the rear suspension beam.
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