How to carry out replacement: Springs 2.0 HDI 110 Peugeot 406 Estate
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 1.8 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 1.9 TD, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.1 TD 12V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 Turbo, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 1.8, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 HDI 110, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 HDI 90, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.2, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 1.8 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.2 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 16V HPi, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 HDi 110, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 … View more

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). 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 Break (8E/F). 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 Break (8E/F). 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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    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 Break (8E/F)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Support the rear control arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. 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.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. 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.
  10. Step 12
    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
    Step 13
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 14
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    Remove the support from under the rear control arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  12. Step 15
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    Take out the spring.
  13. Step 16
    Remove the rubber spring spacer.
    Replacement: coil springs – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). Tip:
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
    Step 17
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    Install the rubber spring spacer.
  14. Step 18
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  15. Step 19
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    Support the rear control arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
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