Changing the rear shock absorbers - Peugeot 106

The rear shock absorber is held in place by two bolts

You will need a flat key and a 18 pipe wrench for the top

From a flat key and a 21 socket followed by his pawl for the bottom

Start by unscrewing the bottom bolt with a 21 pipe wrench, and pawl and his 21 socket

Unscrew the nut by hand and remove it

Before removing the screw, using a jack : raise the rear axle a few centimeters to release the pressure on the shock absorber and the screw

Once the pressure is released, pull the screw to remove it

Repeat the same operation with two 18 keys

Compare the dimensions of the two shock absorbers as well as their heads

Clean and then apply grease to the shock absorber retaining screws to facilitate reassembly and subsequent removal.

Clean both shock head locations with a wire brush

If the shock absorber is marked with a blue dot, it indicates the bottom of the shock absorber

Place the shock head on the top location and thread the screw into the shock

Place the nut on the screw

Repeat the same operation for the bottom of the shock absorber

Tighten the bottom bolt of the shock absorber with the keys of 21

Tighten the top bolt with the 18 keys

Once the shock absorber is in place and the bolts tightened, release the rear axle by lowering the jack