Changing the rear shock absorbers on a Peugeot 205

Raise the vehicle and secure the lift using a jack stand.

It is not necessary to remove the wheel

Release the 2 nuts, then completely extract the upper axle (green)

Release the shock absorber, unscrew the lower nut (red)

Release the brake line bracket

Remove the shock absorber

Check that the shock absorbers are identical. Pay attention to the mounting direction of the new shock absorber (Red silent block = upper axle (fixed to the chassis)

Fix the upper axle first

Push the lower axle back slightly and then insert it into the shock absorber.

Replace the brake hose bracket then tighten the lower axle

Replace the brake hose in the bracket

Place the vehicle back on the ground and do the same on the other side.