How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 2.0 HDI 110 Peugeot 406 Estate
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How to change rear shock absorbers on PEUGEOT 406 Estate – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 1.9 D, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 1.8 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 1.9 TD, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.1 TD 12V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 Turbo, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 3.0 24V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 1.8, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 HDI 110, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 HDI 90, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 3.0 V6, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.2, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 1.8 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.2 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 16V HPi, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 HDi 110 … View more

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Clip removal tool
Adjustable wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Rubber mallet
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). AUTODOC experts 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) – 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 #19.
  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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F)
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Support the rear control arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the support from under the rear control arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  11. Step 11
    Lower the car.
    Step 12
    Open the luggage compartment.
    Step 13
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    Remove the clips of the boot side lining. Use a clip removal tool.
  12. Step 14
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    Detach the boot side lining.
  13. Step 15
    Clean the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 16
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  15. Step 18
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    Remove the shock absorber upper mount.
  16. Step 19
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  17. Step 20
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    Install the dust boot and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  18. Step 21
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    Install the top mount on the new shock absorber and fasten it.
  19. Step 22
    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 23
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
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