How to carry out replacement: Springs 2.0 HDI 110 Peugeot 406 Saloon
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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) 1.8, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDI 110, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDI 90, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.2 HDi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V HPi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDi 110, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Peugeot 406 saloon. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Hydraulic transmission jack
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – Peugeot 406 saloon. AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 406 saloon. 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 #19.
  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:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Peugeot 406 saloon
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Support the rear control arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  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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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 10
    Clean the fastener connecting the rear knuckle to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 11
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 12
    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the support from under the rear control arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Peugeot 406 saloon – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  13. Step 15
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    Take out the spring.
  14. Step 16
    Remove the rubber spring spacer.
    Replacement: coil springs – Peugeot 406 saloon. Tip:
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
    Step 17
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    Install the rubber spring spacer.
  15. Step 18
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  16. Step 19
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    Support the rear control arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
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