Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL COMBO (71_) 1.4, OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.4 i (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Van (S93) 1.4 i (F08, W5L)

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: ball joint – Opel Corsa S93. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Copper grease
                      
                        Combination spanner #13
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Drive socket # 13
                      
                        Drive socket # 18
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Flat chisel
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Suspension Ball Joint for Corsa B Hatchback (S93) and other OPEL models

 
    OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.4 i (F08, F68, M68)
  
    OPEL COMBO (71_) 1.4
  
    OPEL Corsa B Van (S93) 1.4 i (F08, W5L)

Replacement: ball joint – Opel Corsa S93. AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right ball joints.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: ball joint – Opel Corsa S93. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: ball joint – Opel Corsa S93. Tip:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fastener that connects the ball joint to the steering knuckle.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle.Use a combination spanner #13.Use a drive socket #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the fastening bolt.Use a hammer.
Step 9

Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm.Use a combination spanner #18.Use a drive socket #18.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle.Use a flat metal-working chisel.Use a hammer.
Step 11

Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle.Use a ball joint puller.
Step 12

Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.

Step 13

Remove the ball joint.
Step 14

Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 15

Clean the ball joint mounting seat.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
Step 17

Install a new ball joint.

Replacement: ball joint – Opel Corsa S93. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Do not damage the ball joint cover.
Step 18

Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
Step 19

Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a combination spanner #18.Use a drive socket #18.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 80 nm torque.
Step 20

Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.Use a crowbar.Use a rubber mallet.
Step 21

Install the fastening bolt.

Step 22

Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a combination spanner #13.Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 70 nm torque.
Step 23

Treat the fasteners of the ball joint.Use copper grease.

Step 24

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim.Use copper grease.
Step 25

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: ball joint – Opel Corsa S93. Tip from AUTODOC:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 26

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Opel Corsa S93
Step 27

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 28

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 29

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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