How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.6 HDi PEUGEOT 308 SW I Kasten / Kombi (4E_)
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How to change rear shock absorbers on PEUGEOT 308 SW I Box Body / Estate (4E_) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 308 SW I Kasten / Kombi (4E_). 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
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Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 308 SW I Kasten / Kombi (4E_). 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 308 SW I Kasten / Kombi (4E_) – 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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 308 SW I Kasten / Kombi (4E_). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  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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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. 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.
  8. 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 308 SW I Kasten / Kombi (4E_)
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  11. Step 12
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. 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.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 308 SW I Kasten / Kombi (4E_). 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.
  15. Step 16
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  16. 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.
  17. Step 18
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
  18. Step 19
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
  19. Step 20
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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