Leaking Hydrolic Fluid Is This Easy Fix C5 03 2L Hdi Ex

[mickwindy]

I pulled up and noticed I have hydrolic fluid leaking from rear end (back)passenger side near rear wheel.  underneath there is a spring (shock absorber) which joins to a large mushroom shaped object which then connects to the strut which connects to the wheel (sorry about the NON technical terminology). it is the actual mushroom shaped piece that is leaking. I don't know what is called but there is one et both sides of back wheels and both have a mini bore pipe running in to them. it is only leaking at one side, theres quite a loss of fluid, theres no warning lights on dash and power steering is still present, also the back suspension has dropped a fair bit but still raises when I turn keys in ignition, could anyone please tell me if this is a big and expensive job or an easy fix and what the name of faulty part any advice welcome and appreciated thanks

[paul.h]

Welcome to the forum.

The mushroom is probably the sphere and unless it has a hole in it, I would guess it is the joint that is leaking so probably may just need a new seal, or maybe the pipe is leaking. If it is leaking around the rubber gaiter and from the plastic vent pipe from it into the axle, then the strut may need replacing. Although new strut seals are available, to guarantee the repair a new strut would be fitted. A new strut and the LDS fluid may be about £150.

 

Your best option is to take it to a dealer or Citroen specialist. The repair will only be about 1 hour but to remove the sphere needs a special tool which may be half the labour cost if you do the repair yourself.

 

If you go under the car to investigate the leak, make sure you use axle stands. If the suspension height sensor is knocked, the suspension may drop to a low level.

[coastline taxis]

follow pauls advice as its right