Introduction
Steps for disassembling and reassembling the front shock absorbers on a Peugeot 3008 from 2010 - 1.6 HDi 16V FAP 110 hp
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Locate the position before removal
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Remove the seals on each side then the central seal
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Remove the wiper arms
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The use of a wiper arm puller or 3-jaw puller is usually necessary to avoid breakage
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Remove the 6 staples to remove the crosspiece
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Remove the central screw
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Remove the brake fluid reservoir screws
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Remove the fixing screws on each side
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Be careful not to spill brake fluid
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Unclip the windshield trim by pushing them up and out at the same time.
NO NEED to disassemble everything except the 2 10 screws on each side, there is enough space to pass the Allen key and the 22 ring key.
gosselin.jeanluc - Resolved on Release Reply
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Unclip and remove the awning grille
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Extract the water evacuation hoses in the wings, front on each side
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The shock absorber head screw can be seen
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Remove the wheels while securing the car on des chandelles
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Unclip the ABS sensor cable bracket
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Unscrew using a 16 mm wrench and'une clé Torx T30 the stabilizer bar link nut fix on the shock absorber
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Unscrew the two nuts with an 18 socket, do not remove the bolts
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Compress les ressorts d'amortisseur
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The use of a spring compressor is mandatory
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Unscrew the shock absorber head nut with a 21 ring wrench and an H7 Allen key.
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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.
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The "low-end" Allen key broke when unscrewing the first shock absorber
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To block the shock absorber I used a vice grip at the shock absorber arm
Hello, the 2 washers above the screw of the cup should they be put back during assembly? and what are they for?
nuno.fernandes4704 - Resolved on Release Reply
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Unscrew the bolt that holds la butée keeping the spring in compression
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If the spring is not compressed enough, the stop may forcefully pop out. DO NOT DO THIS WITHOUT COMPRESSING THE SPRING.
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For safety reasons, in addition to my spring compressor, I added a tie-down strap.
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Place the elastic stop on le nouvel amortisseur
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Add the dust bellows with its ring, place and compress the spring.
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Place the shock absorber stop and tighten the nut with a 21 ring wrench and an H7 Allen key.
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Position the shock absorber head then slightly tighten the head screw so as to leave some play in the shock absorber.
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Tighten the two shock absorber mounting bolts.
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Visser la biellette de direction, staple the ABS sensor cable bracket
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Fully tighten the shock head bolt with a 21 ring wrench and an H7 Allen key;
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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.
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Replacing the awning grille (reverse direction of removal)
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Replacing the awning compartment and seals (reverse order of removal)
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Replacing the wiper arms (reverse direction of removal)
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Wheel rest
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Do not hesitate to change the anti-theft bolts which tend to round off and therefore become impossible to unscrew.
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26 Comments
very well explained and good team, clean work, thank you. cdlt maasch Marius
marius.maasch - Resolved on Release Reply
Hello. There is no point in compressing the spring on the car.
The shock absorber head nut must be removed before lifting the vehicle to avoid having to hold it with a 7 mm Allen key.
didier_lydia - Resolved on Release Reply
Hello, impeccable tutorial except that there is no need to disassemble the entire windshield wiper part or windshield bay, the two 10 screws on each side to remove the 2 shock absorber head covers.
I just made them this afternoon.
gosselin.jeanluc - Resolved on Release Reply
That's what it seemed to me; moreover in the tutorial we note: screw the steering rod, it should read: the anti-roll bar rod.(-:
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Why reassemble the steering rod when it has not been disassembled?
moniqueric - Resolved on Release Reply
Good morning,
I just saw this tutorial that makes me jump and shudder. DANGER DANGER, advice to amateurs who want to keep all their fingers or their sight, never use a “homemade compressor of this type”, but only professional compressors. Because this gentleman, whom I respect, has never seen a spring decompress suddenly. At best, it only causes material damage, the worst a torn off finger or a disfigured face, I have unfortunately seen it. For a few euros saved, something to think about.
I don't understand why a site like oscaro doesn't moderate this type of use.
Sincerely
gisele.obin - Resolved on Release Reply
Discernment is required: the operator's homemade compressor may be much more reliable than some commercial ones, made in China.
jpslfpq -
I applied it on my DS5. Except for small details, it was the same. Thanks for this great tutorial
thibaut virette - Resolved on Release Reply
Hello
Easier to remove if compressed, no risk of damaging the surrounding part....
no need to force the triangles which is not good to do.
Although many do it
brahim boukabous - Resolved on Release Reply
Small clarification: KYB shock absorbers have 19 nuts and not 21
Gaëtan PERRIER - Resolved on Release Reply
Hello, for the rear, do you have to do it inside like on all vehicles?
sebastien sinecoindin - Resolved on Release Reply
Hello
I followed the tutorial which is very well written, however it is not necessary to compress the springs when it is on the vehicle because in any case it is blocked by the stop that we remove in step 7 so you can easily remove the assembly (shock absorber + spring) without compressing it. This does not risk anything. moreover the spring compressors sold in stores say to disassemble the assembly then compress on a workbench
Sincerely
Jonathan Foyet - Resolved on Release Reply
Yes I confirm that there is absolutely no need to compress the spring before removing it from the vehicle.
This is only useful once at the workbench.
Even possibly the death of the person who disassembles the shock absorber. This operation which seems easy, is particularly dangerous because of the springs. So do not try with straps, tensioners or other inappropriate tools. Apart from this point, the replacement is easy
Aurélien Roullé - Resolved on Release Reply
Hello, I don't understand why you have to compress the shock absorber spring on the vehicle and not on the workbench?
Sincerely
NADIA BENEDETTO - Resolved on Release Reply
Good morning,
I confirm that it is not necessary to compress the spring before removing it from the vehicle. The spring, once the wheel is lifted, is not compressed what by the shock absorber.
Only at the workbench.
Remember to replace all the nylon nuts with new ones.
Hello Nadia, the compressor is still under pressure, so the 3 bolts that hold it cannot be removed without removing the pressure exerted on it. If we could remove them, the shock absorber would suddenly decompress, which could cause either injury to the person working on it, or breakage of certain parts.
