Important!
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 110, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDI 90, 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 110 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Track rod end
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Rod Assembly
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Repair Kit, tie rod
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Mounting Kit, tie rod end
Tools
Replacement: track rod end – Peugeot 406 saloon. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Combination spanner #20
Combination spanner #24
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Vernier caliper
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – Peugeot 406 saloon. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
  • 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
    How to replace PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDI 110 1996 Track Rod End - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the front 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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    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.
  7. Step 7
    Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod.Use a combination spanner #20.Use a combination spanner #24.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #16.Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.Use a ball joint puller.
  11. Step 12
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.Use a combination spanner #20.Use a combination spanner #24.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – Peugeot 406 saloon. AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
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