Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.2 VTi, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.6 VTi, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.6 HDi, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.6 HDi, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.4 HDi, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.6 BlueHDi, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.2 THP / PureTech, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.2 THP / PureTech, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.6 BlueHDi, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.6 BlueHDi, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.6 Griffe Flex, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.6 Flex, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.6 BlueHDi, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.6 VTi, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.6 THP, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.2 PureTech, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.5 BlueHDI, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.5 BlueHDI, PEUGEOT 2008 Estate (CU_) 1.6 VTi … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Track rod end

Replacement: track rod end – PEUGEOT 2008. Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 16 
                    
                      Drive socket # 17 
                    
                      Combination spanner #24
                    
                      Combination spanner #25
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Vernier caliper
                    
                      Ball joint puller
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – PEUGEOT 2008. AUTODOC recommends:

Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: track rod end – PEUGEOT 2008. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. PEUGEOT 2008
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
Step 8

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #24 (2 pieces).
Step 9

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
Step 10

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 11

Screw the end out of the tie rod.
Step 12

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – PEUGEOT 2008. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
Step 14

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 15

Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 17

When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
Step 18

Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #24. Use a combination spanner #25. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 75 nm torque.
Step 19

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: track rod end – PEUGEOT 2008. Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 23

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 24

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 nm torque.

Replacement: track rod end – PEUGEOT 2008. Tip from AUTODOC:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 25

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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