Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.4 i (MFKFX, MFKFW, GJKFWB, GJKFWC, GFKFWC), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.9 D (MFDJY), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.1 i (MFHDZ, MFHFX), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.8 i (MFLFX), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.9 D (MFWJZ), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 2.0 HDI 90 (MFRHY), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.8 D (MFA9A), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.8 i 4WD (MFLFX), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.9 D 4WD (MFWJZ), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) electrique, CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.6 16V (MFNFU), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.4 i bivalent (MFKFW), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.4 bivalent, CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.6 HDI 75 (MF9HW, GJ9HWC, GF9HWC, GN9HWC), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.6 HDI 90 (MF9HX), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.6 16V (MFNFU), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.4, CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) Electric View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) and other CITROËN models
Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – CITROËN BERLINGO (MF). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #24
Drive socket # 24
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – CITROËN BERLINGO (MF). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – CITROËN BERLINGO (MF) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – CITROËN BERLINGO (MF). Professionals recommend:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. CITROËN BERLINGO (MF)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #24. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  10. Step 12
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 13
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    Treat the shock absorber mounting seats. Use copper grease.
  12. Step 14
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – CITROËN BERLINGO (MF). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
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