To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 10
Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 11
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 12
Remove the shock absorber.
Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 13
Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C)
Step 14
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 15
Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16
Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17
Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 18
Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.
Step 19
Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 150 Nm torque.
Step 20
Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 21
Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 22
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 23
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
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