How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 2.2 HDI Peugeot 406 Coupe
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 2.2, PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 2.2 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 3.0 V6, PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 3.0 V6 24V, PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 2.0 16V … View more

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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). List of the tools you'll 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: strut mount – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the right and left shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • Both mounts of the rear shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). Use the following procedure:
  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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    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 Coupe (8C)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Support the rear control arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. 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.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the support from under the rear control arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: strut mount – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  10. 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.
  11. Step 14
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    Detach the boot side lining.
  12. 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 Coupe (8C) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  14. Step 18
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    Remove the shock absorber upper mount.
  15. Step 19
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    Install the new shock absorber mount.
  16. Step 20
    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 21
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
  17. Step 22
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    Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
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