- lift and secure the vehicle, leaving the rear wheels off the ground;
Figure 6.32. Using the hydraulic strut (1) to compress the spring before unscrewing the nut and bolt (2) of the lower shock absorber mount
- install a hydraulic stand (jack) 2 under the lower support plate of the spring (figure 6.32) and slightly compress the spring through a wooden block;
Attention! When installing, it is necessary to use springs with the same technical characteristics on the same vehicle axle.
- unscrew the nut and remove the bolt 1 (figure 6.32) lower shock absorber mount;
- lower the hydraulic rack (jack) and remove the spring;
- remove the spring from the other side of the car in the same way.
To install the rear suspension spring:
- install the spring. The upper coil of the spring, as well as the upper support plate, should be turned towards the front of the car;
- install a hydraulic stand (jack) 2 under the lower support plate of the spring (see Figure 6.32) and slightly compress the spring through a wooden block;
- secure the shock absorber to the rear suspension beam with bolt and nut 1, tightening the nut by hand;
- set the car's suspension to the middle position;
- tighten the lower shock absorber mounting bolts and nuts to 57 Nm.
(Original text is located at PEUGEOTBOOK)