Changing the front shock absorbers on a Peugeot 3008

Locate the position before removal

Remove the seals on each side then the central seal

Remove the wiper arms

The use of a wiper arm puller or 3-jaw puller is usually necessary to avoid breakage

Remove the 6 staples to remove the crosspiece

Remove the central screw

Remove the brake fluid reservoir screws

Remove the fixing screws on each side

Be careful not to spill brake fluid

Unclip the windshield trim by pushing them up and out at the same time.

Unclip and remove the awning grille

Extract the water evacuation hoses in the wings, front on each side

The shock absorber head screw can be seen

Remove the wheels while securing the car on candles

Unclip the ABS sensor cable bracket

Unscrew using a 16 mm wrench and'a T30 Torx key the stabilizer bar link nut fix on the shock absorber

Unscrew the two nuts with an 18 socket, do not remove the bolts

Compress shock absorber springs

The use of a spring compressor is mandatory

Unscrew the shock absorber head nut with a 21 ring wrench and an H7 Allen key.

Carefully remove the shock absorber, being careful not to pull on the ABS sensor cable, the brake cable and not to pierce the universal joint boot.

The "low-end" Allen key broke when unscrewing the first shock absorber

To block the shock absorber I used a vice grip at the shock absorber arm

Unscrew the bolt that holds the stop keeping the spring in compression

If the spring is not compressed enough, the stop may forcefully pop out. DO NOT DO THIS WITHOUT COMPRESSING THE SPRING.

For safety reasons, in addition to my spring compressor, I added a tie-down strap.

Place the elastic stop on the new shock absorber

Add the dust bellows with its ring, place and compress the spring.

Place the shock absorber stop and tighten the nut with a 21 ring wrench and an H7 Allen key.

Position the shock absorber head then slightly tighten the head screw so as to leave some play in the shock absorber.

Tighten the two shock absorber mounting bolts.

Visser the steering rod, staple the ABS sensor cable bracket

Fully tighten the shock head bolt with a 21 ring wrench and an H7 Allen key;

Check that no cables or CV boot have been damaged. If you have touched your discs during handling, it is best to degrease them before reassembling the wheel.

Replacing the awning grille (reverse direction of removal)

Replacing the awning compartment and seals (reverse order of removal)

Replacing the wiper arms (reverse direction of removal)

Wheel rest

Do not hesitate to change the anti-theft bolts which tend to round off and therefore become impossible to unscrew.