Introduction
Replacement rear shock absorbers Citroën C3 II 1.6 HDI, 2010
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Unlock the wheels then lift and chock the vehicle
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Remove the wheel
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Using a T20 torx screwdriver, remove the 2 mudguard screws
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with a flat screwdriver remove the 4 staples
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Using the jack, raise the arm so as to relieve the stress on the lower screw (1 or 2 cm is enough)
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With a female torx socket E16 and an extension loosen the screw
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Use a screwdriver to help you remove the screw
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no need to hold the nut it's a prisoner
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With a 16 socket loosen the upper screw
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No need to hold the nut it's a prisoner
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Grasp the top of the shock absorber , press down to compress it, in order to remove it from its upper housing before pivoting it to release it completely.
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As in the previous step, compress the shock absorber to reposition it, at the bottom then at the top
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Using a paper towel, insert the head of the screw into the socket so that it is securely held in place.
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Insert the bottom screw into the arm and tighten without locking
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Insert the top screw and lock the two screws (top and bottom) to finish the operation
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Put everything back in reverse order
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Very well done and reassuring tutorial, thanks to you...we're going to get started
Good but the lower screw does not correspond at all to my C3 of 06/2004. It is a through screw. The nut removed, the shock absorber remains blocked on the screw. It must be taken out with a hammer to dismantle the shock absorber. The RTA and the EA give 4.2 ±0.4damN for the upper screw and 10.6 ±1damN for the lower one. I suppose that the 160mm to be respected allow to distribute the stress on the lower silentbloc during the travel. EA and RTA talk about using spring compressors. I don't really see the point if the arm is held by a jack. The RTA even recommends removing the spring before removing the shock absorber and putting it back afterwards. I understand even less.
It is advisable to compress and release the shock absorbers several times before installing them. My last set of Monroes did not pass the MOT after 10kkm and according to this MOT it would be due to the fact that they had not been compressed and released properly before installation.
impeccable , super bien expliqué , merci beaucoup
very good tutorial
It's faster like that!
It's easy to get there without being a mechanic, it's well explained.
