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How to change rear coil springs on Citroen C1 1 PM PN – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
CITROËN C1 (PM_, PN_) 1.4 HDi … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear springs / rear coil springs on CITROEN C1 (PM, PN)[TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for C1 (PM_, PN_) and other CITROËN models
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 14
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Citroen C1 1 PM PN. AUTODOC experts 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.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – Citroen C1 1 PM PN. Use the following procedure:
- Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks. - Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. - Step 3
Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports. - Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: coil springs – Citroen C1 1 PM PN. Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts. - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 7
Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 8
Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 9
Remove the fastening bolt. - Step 10
Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: coil springs – Citroen C1 1 PM PN. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms. - Step 11
Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 12
Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 13
Remove the fastening bolt. - Step 14
Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.Replacement: coil springs – Citroen C1 1 PM PN. Tip from AUTODOC:Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms. - Step 15
Remove the spring.Replacement: coil springs – Citroen C1 1 PM PN. Professionals recommend:Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary. - Step 16
Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 17
Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats. - Step 18
Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 19
Install the fastening bolt.
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