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How to change rear shock absorbers on PEUGEOT 307 Estate (3E) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 1.4 16V, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 1.6 16V, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 2.0, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 1.6 HDi, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 2.0 HDi, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 1.4 HDi, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 1.6 HDi, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 1.4 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 1.4 16V, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 1.6 16V, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 2.0, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 1.6 HDi, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 2.0 HDi, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 1.4 HDi, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 1.6 HDi, PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) 1.4 … 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
All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for 307 Break (3E) and other PEUGEOT models
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Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- 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 – PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks. - Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. - Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E). AUTODOC recommends:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts. - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 7
Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 8
Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 9
Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E) - Step 10
Remove the fastening bolts. - Step 11
Remove the shock absorber. - Step 12
Grip the shock absorber in a vice. - Step 13
Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 14
Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 15
Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 307 Break (3E). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times. - Step 16
Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber. - Step 17
Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 38 nm torque. - Step 18
Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease. - Step 19
Release the vice and take out the shock absorber. - Step 20
Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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