How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.4 HDi Citroen C3 Mk1
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How to change rear shock absorbers on Citroen C3 1 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.1 i, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 i Bivalent, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 16V HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 16V, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 HDi … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on CITROEN C3 1 (FC, FN) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 04/02/2020
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Citroen C3 1. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Flat chisel
Hammer
Clip removal tool
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Citroen C3 1. Professionals recommend:
  • 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Citroen C3 1. Take the following 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
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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:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Citroen C3 1
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Loosen the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the plastic clips of the wheel arch liner. Use a clip removal tool.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  12. Step 12
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 13
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Citroen C3 1. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the shock absorber.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Citroen C3 1. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  17. Step 17
    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 18
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
  18. Step 19
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    Install the fastening bolt.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Citroen C3 1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber cautiously tight when screwing in the fastening bolts.
  19. Step 20
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    Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 21
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  21. Step 22
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    Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16.
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