In this video I will take you through how to replace the trailing arm bearings on a Peugeot 206.
This how to should also apply to other Peugeot models, perhaps with the potential difference of disc brakes.
The tools used in this video were:
Jack stands
Jack
10 mm spanner
13 mm socket
21 mm spanner
21 mm socket
32 mm socket
T40 torx bit
T50 torx bit
Sand filled mallet
Lump hammer
Screw driver
Flap wheel on airline drill
Plus gas
CV grease
Please feel free to leave any questions in the comments section or drop me a message.
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can you tell us where you got that rubber seal at 13:53?
very good video, thank you take it you measured the distance just after unbolting the shock bolt, just before sliding it off the torsion bar?
so the negative camber of the wheel its caused buy the trailing arm bears ?? or the whole axle. ???
spot on video …perfectly explained mate now got the confidence to attack it myself cheers
Thax for the nice vid
How did the torsion bar come out complete with the arm when I don't see where you undid the bolt on the near side?
whats the difference in the kits that come with a shaft for this repair?
i have no movement in the trailing arm but there is a metalic noise when driving over potholes, kind of like a metal bar slaping around. could this be the anti roll bar?
Just out of interest, what state was the beam pin in? Got this job to do for next test and it's been said that if the pin is in bad condition that'll need pressing out with a 60 tonne press? Don't mind the arm bearings but don't fancy the hassle of pressing pins out etc!
how long would this take and how much would you charge?
Got a Peugeot 306 with a squeaking rear-axle at the left side.It squeaks since a week now and I hope the bearings are dry and not worn.For now I've haven't checked if there's any slack in the arm. Is it possible to drill a hole into the arm and place a grease nipple between both bearings so I can pump some grease in?And do you think it will help?
you literally saved my life
does the bearing cause the wheel to tilt ,problem am having right now
Cheers mate big help took some stress of my mind anyway
hi there im just about to replace my bushing but on my peugeot I have rear break calipers not drums are they as easy to take off as drums ?
Good video, when trying to replace the bearing on my sons 206 the torx screw holding the torsion bar has rounded!! Does this really need to come out???
Great job! I have a question… what test can I do to be sure that's my problem? the rear of the car sounds sometimes, but there is no wheel movement as in the video.
A good video, however I do a fair number of these in my job as a mechanic and if the bearings have been worn for ages very often the tube that the bearings fit over will be worn as well, sometimes just fitting bearings will not cure the problem unfortunately. but worth the try and as I said a good video.
Hi, I am in the middle of doing this job but I am stuck because the driver side trailing arm will not come free from lower roll bar , I have removed the torq bolt and washer which was very very rusted in. I expected the trailing arm to come free from the splines of the roll bar but it won't. I notice in this video that the roll bar comes off with the trailing arm but I think mine is still connected at the other end . either way with the torq bolt and washer out the arm should hammer free from the roll bar shouldn't it ? Any comments appreciated Trevor
Thanks for this very helpful video.
Busy with this process on our peugeot 206 SW ..just waiting now for the replacement bearings and seals. I would suggest that the axle pins on which the trailing arm bearings rotate be inspected for any corrosion and/or failed bearing damage. Replacing new bearings on a damaged shaft will dramatically shorten the life of the new bearings…
If badly damaged the pins can be replaced if you're able to source a supplier. This link may be of value. http://balka405.com/en/rear-beam-axles.html.
Our shaft was badly pitted and rutted on one side and required an engineering weld and grind process to restore the shaft back to the original surfacing. The process should be of suitable hardness as there is no inner race on which the bearing rollers run. Recommended hardness should be no less than 58 HRC (Rockwell Hardness).
do you know if torsion bar only comes out from one side?
will do cheers mate thank you good video.
doing this job at weekend so that 220 measurement should be as it is once of ground
very good job!!!
How did you handle, getting the torsion bar free from the trailing arm? they are usualy stuck quite hard.
Brilliant, well explained and delivered.