Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 1.6 16V, PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 2.0 HDI 90, PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 2.0 HDI 110, PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 1.4 16V, PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 1.6 HDI 110, PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 1.4, PEUGEOT 307 SW (3H) 1.6 HDI 90 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 307 SW (3H) and other PEUGEOT models
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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Peugeot 307 SW. List of the tools you'll need:
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 SW. 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 SW – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Peugeot 307 SW. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  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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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    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 SW
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  12. Step 12
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  13. Step 13
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Peugeot 307 SW. 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.
  16. Step 16
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  17. Step 17
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    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.
  18. Step 18
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
  19. Step 19
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
  20. Step 20
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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