How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 2.0 HDI Peugeot 406 Estate
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: strut mount – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). 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 Break (8E/F). 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 Break (8E/F). 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 Break (8E/F)
  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 Break (8E/F). 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 Break (8E/F) – 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 Break (8E/F) – 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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