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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Re: C5 2008 shocks and springs

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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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Re: C5 2008 shocks and springs

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Marc. Thank you.

Table A No 2 and 4

Table B No 14

Thats all great, thank you again

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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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Thank you. 😀