Shock absorber

When disassembling, mark the colours of the shock absorbers and springs to ensure the parts are refitted correctly

• Never support the rear axle with a lifting device.
• When replacing a shock absorber, always replace the shock absorber on the opposite side.

REMOVAL

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift.
• Lift the floor mat in the boot.

• Remove the upper shock absorber head mounting bolt (1).
• Raise the lift.
• Remove:

• the clip of the protective cover trim,
• the lower shock absorber mounting nut,
• the shock absorber.

INSTALLATION

• Refit:

• the shock absorber,
• the lower shock absorber mounting.

• Pre-tighten the lower shock absorber mounting.

The shock absorber mountings are tightened only with the wheels of the vehicle on the ground.

• Cut the retaining wire.
• Position the shock absorber head in its housing.
• Lower the lift so the wheels contact the ground.
• Align the shock absorber top mount with the hole in the luggage compartment.
• Refit the upper shock absorber mounting bolt.
• Retighten the upper shock absorber mounting bolt.
• Repeat the operation on the opposite side.
• Tighten to the following torques:

• the upper shock absorber mounting bolts (6.2 daN.m),
• the lower shock absorber mounting bolts (10.5 daN.m) while holding the bolt head.

• Refit the rear underbody cover, replacing any damaged plastic clips.
• Tighten the rear underbody cover mounting bolts to torque (0.8 daN.m).