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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front springs / front coil springs on CITROEN C3 1 (FC, FN) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) and other CITROËN models
How to change Coil spring on Citroen C3 Mk1 1.4 HDi – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Coil spring
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Coil spring buffer
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Citroen C3 1. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 22
Drive socket # 30
HEX bit No.H7.
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Shock absorber socket
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat chisel
Pin punch
Tap wrench
Hammer
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Citroen C3 1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – Citroen C3 1. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H7. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  6. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 8
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    Unstake the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  9. Step 9
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #30. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Citroen C3 1
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the wheel.
  13. Step 13
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 14
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    Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 15
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  17. Step 17
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 18
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 19
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a tap wrench.
  20. Step 20
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    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
  21. Step 21
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #30.
  22. Step 22
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    Remove the drive shaft. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  23. Step 23
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  24. Step 24
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  25. Step 25
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  26. Step 26
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    Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber. Use a ratchet wrench.
  27. Step 27
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a hammer.
  28. Step 28
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #22.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Citroen C3 1 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
  29. Step 29
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  30. Step 30
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – Citroen C3 1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  31. Step 31
    How to change Springs on Citroen C3 Mk1 2002 - free PDF and video manuals
    Compress the spring.
  32. Step 32
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  33. Step 33
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  34. Step 34
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    Release the coil spring.
  35. Step 35
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    Remove the spring.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Citroen C3 1. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  36. Step 36
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  37. Step 37
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    Compress the spring.
  38. Step 38
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  39. Step 39
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H7. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – Citroen C3 1. AUTODOC recommends:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  40. Step 40
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    Decompress the spring.
  41. Step 41
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  42. Step 42
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
  43. Step 43
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    Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Citroen C3 1 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
  44. Step 44
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    Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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