Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 1.6 16V, PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 2.0 HDI 90, PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 2.0 HDI 110, PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 1.4 16V, PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 1.6 HDI 110, PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 1.4, PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 1.6 HDI 90 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear springs on PEUGEOT 307 (3H) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for 307 SW (3H) and other PEUGEOT models

Coil spring

Coil spring buffer

        Coil spring for PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 1.6 16V Petrol (109 hp)
      
        Coil spring for PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 2.0 16V Petrol (136 hp)
      
        Coil spring for PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 2.0 HDI 90 Diesel (90 hp)
      
        Coil spring for PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 2.0 HDI 110 Diesel (107 hp)
      
        Coil spring for PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 1.4 16V Petrol (88 hp)
      
        Coil spring for PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 1.6 HDI 110 Diesel (109 hp)
      
        Coil spring for PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 2.0 16V Petrol (140 hp)
      
        Coil spring for PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 1.4 Petrol (75 hp)
      
        Coil spring for PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 1.6 HDI 90 Diesel (90 hp)

Replacement: coil springs – Peugeot 307 SW. 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

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Replacement: coil springs – Peugeot 307 SW. 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 SW. Recommended sequence of steps:

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.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Peugeot 307 SW
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 combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 10

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

Replacement: coil springs – Peugeot 307 SW. AUTODOC recommends:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 11

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 12

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 15

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:
Peugeot 307 SW – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 16

Take out the spring.

Replacement: coil springs – Peugeot 307 SW. Tip:
Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
Step 17

Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
Step 19

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 20

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 21

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 57 Nm torque.
Step 22

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

Replacement: coil springs – Peugeot 307 SW. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 23

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 24

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 25

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 26

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 57 Nm torque.
Step 27

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:
Peugeot 307 SW – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 28

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 29

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 30

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: coil springs – Peugeot 307 SW. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 31

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 32

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 33

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 Nm torque.
Step 34

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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