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Peugeot J5 Factory Workshop Manual (1982-1994)10 · Suspension
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Rear suspension springs – removing - refitting: Tightening torques

Make
Peugeot
Model
J5 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
1982–1994
Section
Rear suspension springs – removing - refitting › Tightening torques
SuspensionTightening torques · page 1 of 3

TIGHTENING TORQUES

m.daN Nm Lbf ft
Nuts securing spring to axle 8 80 59
Front and rear mounting plate securing bolts 5 50 37
Nut on spring front securing pin. 15 150 111
Shackle nuts 12 120 88

REMOVING

  • Loosen the wheel bolts. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it on a stand, with the wheel hanging free, on the side on which the operation is to be carried out.
  • Remove the wheel.
  • Disconnect : fig. I, the rigid brake pipe (1) from the brake hose (3).
  • Remove : fig. I, the clip (2) securing the hose (3) to the body.
  • Place a trolley jack under the axle tube on the side on which the operation is to be carried out.
  • Remove : fig. II, the nuts (4) securing the axle tube to the spring.
  • Loosen : fig. III and IV.
    • the shackle nuts (5),
    • the nut (7) on the front securing pin (6).

Parts & tools for this job For 1982 Peugeot J5

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