How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 2.0 HDI Peugeot 406 Saloon
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How to change rear shock absorbers on Peugeot 406 saloon – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.6, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.9 TD, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.1 TD 12V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 Turbo, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.9 TD, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 3.0 24V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 3.0 V6, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.2 HDi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.9 D, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V HPi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorbers on PEUGEOT 406 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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Replacement: shock absorbers – Peugeot 406 saloon. 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 saloon. 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 saloon – 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 saloon
  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 saloon. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  11. Step 11
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    Lower the car.
  12. Step 12
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    Open the luggage compartment.
  13. Step 13
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    Remove the clips of the boot side lining.Use a clip removal tool.
  14. Step 14
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    Detach the boot side lining.
  15. 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 saloon – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  17. Step 18
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    Remove the shock absorber upper mount.
  18. Step 19
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Peugeot 406 saloon. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  19. Step 20
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    Install the dust boot and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Peugeot 406 saloon. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  20. Step 21
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    Install the top mount on the new shock absorber and fasten it.
  21. 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 saloon – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
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