How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.7 D (F08, W5L) Opel Corsa B Van
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – OPEL CORSA B Box (73_). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – OPEL CORSA B Box (73_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – OPEL CORSA B Box (73_). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace OPEL Corsa B Van (S93) 1.7 D (F08, W5L) 2000 Springs - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. OPEL CORSA B Box (73_)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 9
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  8. Step 10
    Lower the car.
    Step 11
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 12
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 13
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    Disconnect the engine wiring harness connector.
  9. Step 14
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the engine wiring harness bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 15
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    Detach the engine wiring harness.
  11. Step 16
    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 17
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: coil springs – OPEL CORSA B Box (73_). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
  12. Step 18
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  13. Step 19
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – OPEL CORSA B Box (73_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  14. Step 20
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    Compress the spring.
  15. Step 21
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 22
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 23
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  18. Step 24
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    Release the coil spring.
  19. Step 25
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    Remove the spring.
  20. Step 26
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – OPEL CORSA B Box (73_). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  21. Step 27
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  22. Step 28
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    Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
  23. Step 29
    Compress the spring.
    Step 30
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  24. Step 31
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – OPEL CORSA B Box (73_). Tip:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
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