KNOWN FAULTS · Peugeot

Known faults for the Peugeot 106.

2000–2003 · Petrol / Diesel

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1 known fault with sources

Engines: 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 (Petrol) · 1.5 D (Diesel)

Applies if: Only Peugeot 106 with a torsion-bar rear axle and the mounts/stub axles of the family explicitly described by OPTIMAL; identify the variant with/without stabiliser and confirm the damage, without excluding petrol/diesel.

PSA rear-axle support and stub-shaft wearSuspension and steering

Engine / equipment: Only configurations, equipment and VINs included in the documented assignments.
Period mentioned: Bulletin-specific period and equipment stated in each assignment.
Symptoms: Noise and visibly tilted rear wheels.
Possible cause described: Support wear and hardened seals permit water ingress, stub-shaft corrosion and bearing deterioration.
Check for the garage: Inspect play, wheel inclination and torsion-axle condition; diagnose before repairing supports/stub shafts with compatible procedure and tools.
Cost cited in the source: No verifiable estimate; request a diagnostic and repair quotation.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

OPTIMAL Automotive: PSA rear-axle repair

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Engines for this model

1.0 / 1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6Petrol
1.5 DDiesel

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