DIY peugeot 206 beam repair

In detail: do-it-yourself Peugeot 206 beam repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

Reasons for repairing the rear beam of Peugeot 206

Main elements and nodes of the rear beam

Existing stereotypes when repairing the rear beam of the Peugeot 206

· Required parts and cost.

· Why is it difficult to do it yourself and what should not be done in any case.

The reasons that lead to the need to repair the rear beam are described in more detail in our article "replacing the rear beam of Peugeot 206". The same article describes the repair process itself, replacing the "fingers", replacing the bearings of the rear beam of the Peugeot 206.

The main element of the rear suspension of the Peugeot 206 is a torsion bar with swinging arms. The rear beam of the Peugeot 206 consists of the following nodes and elements:

1. Rear beam Peugeot 206 (with pressed-in "pins").

2. "Pins" of the rear beam of Peugeot 206 (2 pieces are required) - hollow cylinders made of metal of a special grade with an upper hardened layer (the so-called "cementation"). This layer can only be produced in the factory. The implication of this is that the cylinder ("finger") must have some flexibility, but at the same time the top layer must withstand the constant high load of the needle bearings.

3. Rear (swinging) levers (2 pieces). One side of the lever is put on the "finger" of the beam (needle bearings are pressed into the lever). On the other hand, it has a trunnion on which the rear wheel bearing is put on, usually pressed into the rear brake drum).

4. Two sets of needle bearings (one set for each arm).

5. A set of three torsion bars. One (stabilizing) goes through the body of the beam and connects both levers. The other two torsion bars are symmetrical. Fastened through splined joints to one of the levers, and the other end to the beam. These two levers replace the springs in the Peugeot 206 suspension, which, as you know, it does not have.

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The current stereotypes of Peugeot 206 owners regarding the repair of the rear beam:

1. The first statement: "in order to repair the beam, it is enough to change the bearings of the rear beam of the Peugeot 206." Unfortunately, we have to disappoint you. By the time the owner realizes the problem, the needle bearings are long and irrevocably destroyed, the levers rub with all their might and destroy the upper mirror layer of the "fingers", which, due to external moisture and road salt, are eaten up by corrosion and become completely unusable.

2. The second statement: "it is possible to repair (replace the" pins "and bearings) without removing the beam from the car". Yes, of course, you can try to disassemble the beam on the car itself, and then hammer or knock out the "fingers" with a sledgehammer. We even know that some are doing it. But, firstly, removing the torsion bars, whose splines are tightly acidified in the levers, seems to be a very difficult task, it is much more correct to do this on the ground, when you can locally warm up the joint and gently squeeze out or knock out. Secondly, hammering on the "fingers" when the beam is not removed, this means putting loads on all the mating parts on the car itself, plus the risk of hitting not on the "finger", but on other nodes and damaging them.

Therefore, in the mind, the rear beam is first removed from the car and after that they begin the process of repair / restoration of this unit.

Photo-gallery of the disassembled beam, parts and the repair process.

1. Dismantling the rear beam begins with the removal of the rear swing arms. For this it is necessary to release the torsion bars. In most cases, this is quite difficult, since over the years of operation, the torsion bars sit tightly in the splines of the levers. Therefore, the joints often have to be heated.

3.The insides of the levers are freed from the remnants of the needle bearings, the seats are checked so that there is no wear out, and their shape does not acquire an ellipse, since installing new bearings in the levers with a worn out seat means making them unusable in a very short time. After checking the levers, the interior is cleaned and a new set of needle bearings is installed.

4. Further, the beam is assembled: the rear levers are put on the "fingers", the torsion bars are inserted and cocked. Particular attention at the time of adjusting the levers, an error in one slot gives the car a subsidence of 2-3 centimeters.

5. Next, the final stage is the installation of the rear beam on the car.

What you need to know. Repairing the rear beam of the Peugeot 206 is not as easy as it seems at first glance. It is advisable to trust him to those car services who understand what the speech is about, but they did the job better. Otherwise, the client may find himself in a very common situation when, after leaving the car for repairs, after a while he receives calls that “the beam has been disassembled, but we don’t know what to do with the“ fingers ”, let's leave them in place, they are still like” , or they may, in general, not call, but collect everything on the old "fingers", all this will last for several months, and then whatever happens.

Here it will be appropriate to note that we provide a service for repressing the "fingers" on the rear beam of the Peugeot 206 to third-party car services and individuals. Provided that the beam is disassembled and freed from torsion bars and levers, the cost of work (excluding the cost of spare parts) is 3000 rubles.

In the end, what will it cost you to repair the rear beam of a Peugeot 206 / Peugeot 206?

1. Repair of the rear beam (excluding the removal / installation operation) - 6,000 rubles.

4. You may need a rear beam arm, if the condition of the rear suspension is running, then the old arm can go with a lot of work.

5. Removal / installation of the rear beam of Peugeot 206 - 5000 rubles (hatchback), 6000 rubles (sedan, station wagon).

DIY Peugeot 206 rear beams repair

Semi-independent is installed on Peugeot 206 cars. torsion bar and you just have to be crazy to kill it.
A similar suspension has been installed and installed on cars from French manufacturers. In particular, various versions of this type of suspension have found application in a number of models:

- Peugeot 106; 206; 306; 309; 405;
- Renault Clio I; nineteen; Megane I; Laguna.

But still, there is a weak point. these are bearings that become unusable. They wear out due to lack of lubrication and end up in the water and dirt assembly.

The first symptoms of wear are: knocking, cracking at the back, an inclined wheel, later limping around the body.

The first to arrive is the fall from the right side, then the left.

Repairing such a suspension from officers costs quite a penny. Within 30 tr.

Those. they propose to completely change the bundle, which can be restored. There are many ways to repair broken fingers. Welding can weld metal and grind under the bearing diameter, bushings can be cut. Well, if you have fingers and hands without clogging, then just put in a new set of bearings and seals. And as it should, periodically smear it all.

The beam's right finger tapped. And I decided to put caprolactate plugs.

The left finger can still work with the bearing, it has 4 sleeves, so I put it there.

The forum discussed the installation of graphite CAPRILON bushings. He streamlined the sleeve of a man who got rid of this problem forever.

And here I want to describe the repair process using bushings from this material.

So, for repair we need 4 bushings, 2 oil seals and 2 boxes for grease.

And also a great desire, hands (preferably 4 hands) and a modest set of tools and devices:

A set of standard wrenches, torsion bar.
Screwdrivers (dirt pick)
Hammer, sledgehammer (where without them)
Bronze drift (knocking out torsion bars)
Wooden bar.
Stud (bolt) M8X1.25
washers (different diameters)
a set of valves and a fork (to restore the flow)
WD-40 (although not needed)
Putty (what students daub on their notebooks) for labeling.
Iron, sandpaper (to remove rust)
Some gasolines (kerosene) and rags.
Blue Shel or Manol or other equivalent bearing grease.
Graphite grease (for bolt and slot lubrication).

Repairs can be carried out according to the instructions below:
Semi-dependent. torsion beam.

Ray. one.
Torsion (red) 2.
Stabilizer-3.
Omentum (2 pcs.). 10.

1) We rip off wheel bolts and hub nuts while the car is on wheels.

4) Unscrew the washer nuts all the way.

5) Release the handbrake in the cab and remove the rope link from the brakes.

7) Unscrew the pressure regulator and its spring from the beam and hang everything from the body.

Detailed step-by-step story on how to change bearings rear beam at Citroen Berlingo Fest at home.

This video shows the restoration back pendants Peugeot 206... In general, there were no particular difficulties in the work.8) Disconnect the brake pipes from the calipers. We are using a special key.9) After making sure that the beam is free from all bumpers, unscrew the four bolts securing it to the body(6)... You can use a normal 13 head. Something is replaced under the beam so that it does not fall off.10) Unscrew the fixing bolts(70) and a plastic plug (torx) on the right side( 11).There we screw the long M12x1.5 bolt all the way until the stabilizer comes out of the splines.

12) Remove the bolts(12) in torsion bars and take out the washers (13).Off-centered washers to secure torsion bar ends.13) We mark the landings of the torsion rods in order to place them correctly in the assembly.14) We beat torsion bars. From the side of the beam, through a bronze drift with a sledgehammer, we hammer the torsion bars, knocking them out. It may happen that the torsion bar does not disappear and then warm up the place where the end of the torsion bar is inserted. And knock him out.Knock out from the side of the seal in the beam. 15) After separating the levers from the beam, remove the bearings or those remaining from them and clean the bearing seats from dirt and rust.Bearing residues.
16) My gasoline finger. beam and inner cavity of the levers. Remnants of bearings and rust may remain in the levers themselves.17) We fix the cavities of the levers so as not to absorb additional lubricant into them. Foam can be mounted.18) Insert the bushings into the rear beam arm19) We cut the bracket to lubricate this block with grease.
(Those with bearings will be especially helpful.)20) We do the same with the right lever.21) Then we will fix the lever on the pin, place the torsion mark on the marks we made earlier, we note the rubber o-ring in the bushing.22) Using the long M8 bolt (stud), tighten the torsion bar up to the point by inserting a washer under the nut. The lever on the opposite side will also go into place. Image - DIY peugeot 206 beam repair

23) With the torsion bar arms in place, install the washers (13) at the place where the torsion bar is blocked.
24) We twist the bolts (12)
25) Install shims and stabilizer clamping slots on the stabilizer arm with a pin. Maybe like menya. Rychagi stabilizer is installed with a large gap relative to the arm. This is because the sleeve must be flush with the beam with your fingers, The bushings are fashionable to move by hitting them on the cage of this old bearing or by connecting the long pin with washers corresponding to the diameter.

To deepen these sleeves.
26) Unscrew the assemblies with grease and reinstall the bundle.
27) Install the entire bonnet onto the beam. Hit the brakes and adjust the handbrake.
28) Place the machine on the wheels and tighten the nuts.

At first it will be difficult, like on a stick))).
Load the load heavier. (I used 6-piece 15kg blocks and drove.
Gradually, the softness will return.

Repairing the 2nd car improved the process.
Now, after clicking on the bushings, I go through their homemade reamer.

That is. I bring them to the size of my finger. And the most important thing. good to own to get the grease out of all slots
This procedure frees up the loading of gravity into the trunk.
Immediately soft after assembly.
and so on. We put a 1mm spacer, for example, cut from plastic.

This option is budget friendly and simple.

And most importantly, you will forget about the problem with the beam forever.

On the Peugeot 206, the rear suspension is semi-independent, torsion bar. If you properly maintain it, then it will last a long time and without breakdowns, but there are weak points in any mechanism. In the rear suspension of this vehicle, this is a rear beam with needle bearings. Replacing the bearings of the rear beam of the Peugeot 206 is often required on the right side, first there is a knock and rumble from behind, then the wheels are tilted vertically, and then they rub against the body. If you do not replace the needle bearings immediately, then they will begin to wear out: the beam, fingers, levers, bushings, then the repair of the unit will cost at least 20,000 rubles.

This article provides detailed step-by-step instructions on how to independently diagnose in the garage, remove and change the needle bearing of the rear beam of the Peugeot 206. The article also provides a brief overview with recommendations for choosing spare parts.

Before repairing, watch a video on this topic:

To make a diagnosis, check the condition of the torsion beam by determining the causes of the breakdown:

The presence of backlash in the suspension arms;
Convergence camber of the rear wheels more than 1.6 degrees;
Condition of rubber seals (seals);
There is a knock in the rear of the car, as a finger hits the lever due to the inoperability of the bearing;
The "rear" of the car "walks" when making turns.

Causes of bearing wear and rear beam breakage:
- Untimely replacement (In Russia, it is recommended to change once a year or after a run of 50,000 km);
- Ingress of moisture, dust, dirt through the rubber casing.
- Formation of corrosion inside the product, on casters;
- Wear due to mechanical and shock loads.

Be sure to familiarize yourself with the suspension device before removing the rear beam.

The main operations for disassembling and removing the torsion are carried out with elements No. 13, 12, 73, 11, 73, 10, 9, 70, 2, 1.
To replace, you will need the following tools:

Spanners, ratchet heads (21, 13, 10, 32);
Sprocket wrenches T50 and T40 Torks type.
Screwdriver, chisel;
Hammer;
Sandpaper with a wire brush or angle grinder with attachments (if possible);
Lubricant: WD-40, graphite, lithol.
New rear bearings, oil seals, covers, 2 pieces each. Which ones to choose? Read below in the article.

Loosen the wheel bolts, then jack up the rear wheels and remove them.
Lubricate the threaded fasteners of the torsion bar with penetrating grease, hold for 1 hour.

We start from the left side, with a 13-point head we twist the "bone" fasteners.
Now we loosen the fastening of the beam with a T40 wrench to remove the torsion plate.

We pass to the right side, where we unscrew the lower fasteners of the shock absorber strut with keys 21. The method is shown in the photo.
We knock out the bolt using a hammer, disconnect the stand from the lever.

Disconnect the brake hose, the holder is screwed on with one bolt, and the head is unscrewed by 13.
Then, with a key of 10 and a head of 13, unscrew the fastening of the lever (position lock).

Now detach the tube fastener with the ABS sensor wire.

We turn to the removal of the brake flap and the drum with the hub bearing. First, remove the protective cap of the hub nut.
We unbend the slot of the wheel bearing nut and unscrew it with a 32 knob.

We remove the drum, then with the T50 nozzle we loosen the 4 screws of the brake flap, immediately detach the brake hose.

With a 13 head, we twist the bolt to remove the bar from the beam.
The bar is welded to the beam, so use a large screwdriver to push it back to remove the shaft.

To dismantle the rear suspension arm with the bearing inside, loosen the screw with a T40 wrench.
We carefully take out the lever, remove it from the finger, if not removed, knock it with a hammer through a wooden block. Inside there is a roller bearing, which we need to replace.

First, take out old bearings or remnants from the bore. The oil seals are removed, as well as the casing. The process is shown in the photo

After that, the surface is prepared. We remove corrosion from the cavity on both sides, lubricate with lithol.

We install a new bearing from the outside, evenly and without distortions. Next hammer through a wooden block, and then through the head carefully press in the roller bearing of the beam.

We insert a rubber gland, which we press in just as tightly.

On the other hand, the bearing is put together with a metal casing, the installation principle is the same.
The finished structure is shown in the photo, now we lubricate the bearing rollers.

The unit is ready for installation, we put the part on the shaft (finger), with rotational and translational movements.
We orientate the position of the structure according to the marks made in advance.

We tighten the retainer, insert the rear beam into place. It is recommended to clean the inner surface of the strip from corrosion.

We assemble the unit, fasten the bar and the brake flap, put the drum, and so on, using the reverse technology. The assembly process is presented in detail in the video at the end of the article.

Rear beam bearing repair kit for Peugeot 206 consists of two needle bearings, one of which has a metal casing (plug). Also included is a rubber seal for the outer bearing. It is recommended to buy replacement parts immediately with a complete repair kit, this is how most manufacturers sell. Below is a list of recommended brands, prices, equipment, and product catalog number (article).
Factory catalog numbers of kit parts:
513272 - external;
517407 - internal;
5131A6 - oil seal.

If there are suspicious noises, rattling, knocking, turning into a strong incessant hum for some time in the area of the rear beam, then it's time to start serious repairs. This happens already at an advanced stage. To identify the problem at an early stage, you need to pay attention to the dynamics, the uncertain movement of the car while driving.

A defective rear beam will immediately affect the position of the wheels relative to the ground.

Because of their shape, an effect called "house" will be created on the car. Otherwise, uncontrolled processes of destruction of even the main elements of the rear axle will begin.

We will have to deal not with repairs, but with the complete replacement of one or several units at once. It is quite possible to do it yourself, we'll talk about it!There can be several of them at once. Moreover, it turns out that one problem pulls up another. What are the main reasons?Here are just a few that are critical when it comes to wear.: Image - DIY peugeot 206 beam repair

As you can see, there are two serious reasons. Most often, they go hand in hand, complementing each other. The main element on which the emphasis is placed are the pins and bearings mounted on them. Time and water are two worst enemies that do not spare metal.

Complete disassembly of the unit is simply indispensable. To replace the bearings, an inspection hole, tools, a day of free time will be enough. To replace the fingers, you will need to completely disassemble and even remove the rear beam of the Peugeot 206. The axles are pressed into the structure, so nothing can be done on the spot.

Such tools are needed for repairs:

standard wrenches, you can use a set of ratchet heads;
different screwdrivers;
a sledgehammer and a reliable hammer;
different diameters of washers for replacement;
taps and threading devices;

First you need to remove the swing arms. We first release the torsion bars, which is quite difficult to do, because over the years of service they have firmly sat on the slots. It is necessary to thoroughly warm up the knot, otherwise it will not be possible to remove it... Making an effort, using the lever, we tear them off from their homes and disconnect.

The condition of the fingers can now be assessed. In almost 100% of cases, replacement will be required.... Due to the failure of the needle bearings, production began, the top layer was almost completely destroyed. Rust began to eat up living places, of which there are very few left on the axles. We change both fingers at once.

We see that the finger and bearing are in poor condition.

The task is almost impossible, even dealers at the service station offer to change the entire beam, and not separately the axles.

Do not heat under any circumstances, otherwise new fingers will whistle into the enlarged hole. You will definitely need a new beam.
Cut the seats with a grinder, and then weld with welding. The entire integrity of the structure is violated.

The procedure is performed only for the "cold" one. You will need a special press of the hydraulic principle of operation. After removing old spare parts, all seats must be cleaned of rust, dirt, and other debris... New elements must fit very tightly with great force.

We clean the beam and install new fingers.

After completing this most difficult procedure for replacing the rear beam pins, it is important to clean the surface of the newly installed axles, smearing them with abundant grease. Putting needle bearings on your fingers, in comparison with the previous procedures, is a simple matter, and the cost of the issue is two minutes.

Putting everything together in reverse order. We clean, coat all connections and threads. If necessary, you will have to replace the bolts, washers, and if it is torn off, you will need to cut a new thread. We put the rear levers in place, cock the torsion bars. Image - DIY peugeot 206 beam repair

At this point, you need to follow the adjustment of the levers themselves. If you make a mistake by one spline, then this is enough for the car to drop by 20-30 millimeters.... We fix everything in the places where it stood before. The work on replacing the fingers, and along the way the bearings, has been completed. The ride will now be calmer, quieter and more confident.

One of the features of the Peugeot 206 vehicles is the torsion bar suspension. Malfunctions do not manifest themselves too clearly, and the driver may not notice them immediately. In this regard, the owner of this car must regularly undergo professional maintenance and be attentive to how his vehicle behaves on the road.

French cars Peugeot 206 are designed in such a way that breakdowns in the rear chassis and wear of individual parts, such as needle bearings, have almost no visible manifestations. Even with heavy wear of the rear beam, the car continues to drive normally, without causing any problems or inconvenience to the owner.

Motorists driving a Peugeot 206 learn about problems with the rear beam only with a thorough visual inspection at a technical service. You can also find out about the malfunction by looking at the car from behind: the rear wheels standing in a house speak about the wear of the rear suspension (the upper parts of the wheels come together, and the lower parts move to the sides.

In some cases, tire scuffs even occur on the body due to abnormal wheel tilt. In advanced cases, the rear wheels begin to constantly rub against the body, clinging to the wheel arches and making a knock.

For most Peugeot 206 owners, it is impossible to independently diagnose a malfunction or wear of a torsion bar suspension. If problems arise between the beam tube and the lever, a small amount of play may occur. The gap is determined by hanging the wheel and wiggling the lever at the point of its attachment to the beam. You can determine the backlash by correctly choosing the direction of application of force and force: this requires certain experience and skills, as well as the availability of the necessary tools. All this is available in any specialized service.

For torsion, the Peugeot 206 torsion bar suspension has elastic rods and torsion bars that interact with the lever and function for twisting. The most difficult element of a French car's rear suspension is the torsion shafts.To ensure high strength, durability and elasticity, the rear beam is equipped with a complex torsion bar, assembled from flat plates and connected into a bundle of round or polyhedral rods.

The rear torsion beam, installed on the Peugeot 206, withstands stress and provides good handling. The vulnerability in these vehicles is the needle bearings, which we have already mentioned above.

The lever, which is present in the design of the rear beam, has its own seat. Together with the needle bearings, which are well pressed, the lever is put on the shaft, and it balances and sways on the suspension. There are bearings in the lever, the condition of which is not possible to check visually. During the operation of the machine, these parts are subjected to high loads, and after the entire resource is used up, they simply crumble. Dirt and water entering the bearing assembly accelerates destructive processes. As a result, the axle of the beam and the suspension arms wear out quickly. If the wear of the bearings of the rear beam of the Peugeot 206 is not diagnosed in a timely manner, instead of their preventive replacement, very expensive repairs may be required (in some cases, the entire rear suspension must be replaced).

In difficult Russian operating conditions, after a couple of years of operation or after 50-60 thousand kilometers, the bearings of the rear suspension of the Peugeot 206 wear out, after which problems begin. Even if at first glance it seems that all parts of the chassis are in good working order, the car needs preventive maintenance.

In specialized service centers, craftsmen can restore the rear beam of a French car and improve it, extending its service life. It is possible to determine the malfunction of the rear beam of the machine by the uncertain movement of the vehicle and the change in the position of the wheels.

You can troubleshoot the rear beam of the Peugeot 206 by carrying out the following work:

Replace burst torsion bars.
Change needle bearings. You will not be able to independently determine what state they are in. If you bring these elements to the point of crumbling, you will not be able to avoid major and expensive repairs.
Replace shaft and pins. This work requires the use of special tools to dismantle the suspension parts. The fingers pressed into the bracket are pulled out, and then new ones are inserted in their place and also pressed in.
Repair levers. They swing on needle bearings, and when they wear out, the arm seat carries increased loads and wears out much faster than expected. For restoration, craftsmen use metal-cutting tools, and for restoration of the balancer, a lathe is needed.

Owners of Peugeot 206 cars should periodically contact the service to adjust the suspension height in order to raise the rear of the car and reduce draft. The changes make the car more sporty in appearance, but negatively affect the resource of parts.

Repairing the rear suspension of a French car requires removing the torsion bars with special tools such as an inertial puller and tap. In the case of sticking torsion bars, you may even need a large hammer or sledgehammer. The rear beam is also dismantled using special equipment, and without removal it is impossible to carry out repair work or replace defective parts.

Try to contact professional service centers for the repair of the Peugeot 206, whose masters carefully and accurately perform their work. To carry out the work, they use certain tools and professional skills.

If necessary, the masters change the oil seals, which prevent the ingress of dirt and water, and instead of dried or contaminated grease, apply fresh grease.

To prevent costly repairs, timely diagnostics and replacement of certain parts are required. These actions increase the level of driving safety and significantly extend the service life. It is important to ensure that wear on small parts does not interfere with the operation of larger, more complex machines.

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