Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 HDi, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 16V, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 HDi eco 70, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 2.0 HDI 90, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.9 D, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 i View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). 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 – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). 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:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 9
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  8. Step 10
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 11
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 12
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    Remove the shock absorber.
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    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  10. Step 13
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    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)
  11. Step 14
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  12. Step 15
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    Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 16
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    Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
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