Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C) 1.6, PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C) 1.6 16V, PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C) 2.0 HDi 90, PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C) 2.0 HDi 110, PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C) 1.4, PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C) 1.4 HDi, PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C) 2.0 HDi 135, PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C) 1.4 16V, PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C) 1.6 HDi 110, PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C) 1.6 HDi, PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C) 1.6 BioFlex, PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C) 2.0 View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for 307 (3A/C) and other PEUGEOT models
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Drive socket # 15
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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 – PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    Replacement: coil springs – PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C). AUTODOC recommends:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
  10. Step 11
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  15. Step 16
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    Take out the spring.
    Replacement: coil springs – PEUGEOT 307 (3A/C). Tip:
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
  16. Step 17
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 18
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  18. Step 19
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  19. Step 20
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    Install the fastening bolt.
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