C5 2008 shocks and springs

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C5 2008 shocks and springs

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Hello Hive minds...

OK. Now its time for the rear shocks and springs. Just did the front and I'm getting noises now coming from the rear that to me sound like the bushes of the shocks getting worn. A kind of squeak, groan, thump.

So is there a detailed 'How to?' to do this job and also is there a parts diagram of the spring and shock for this car. I need to know if the top bearing/bush is a separate item to order.

Citroen C5 2008 2.0 diesel VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Thank you lovely peeps.

Joe
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If you need part numbers for anything, let me know the table (A, B or C) and the item number(s).
X7 Rear Shocks.PNG
X7 Rear Torsion.PNG
X7 Rear Geom.PNG
(A) Rear Shocks(B) Rear Torsion Bar(C) Rear Suspension Geometry
Procedure can be found in the Resources section:

C5 X7 Metallic Suspension Rear Damper Replacement
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Marc. Thank you.

Table A No 2 and 4

Table B No 14

Thats all great, thank you again

Joe
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Re: C5 2008 shocks and springs

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Ok so:

Item (2) Part: 522074 Rear Shock Absorber Eye £23.62
Item (4) Part: 522439 (MUL) Plain Washer £3.78
Item (14) Part: 516533 Rear Spring Upper Cup £16.51

Prices from Citroen as of today inc. VAT
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Citroen C5 2002 2.2ltr Diesel
Citroen C4 2005 1.6ltr Diesel
Citroen BX 1.9GTI
Citroen BX 1.9GTI 4X4
Citroen BX Estate 1.9DTI
Citroen XM
Citroen BX 1.6
Citroen BX 14 RE
Citroen Dyane
Citroen GSA
Citroen GSA
Citroen GS X1

Ive also had a Discovery, Isuzu Trooper and a Isuzu Rodeo.
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Thank you. 😀
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