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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 DI 16V (F75) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front springs / front coil springs on OPEL ZAFIRA-A 1 (T98) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for Zafira A (T98) and other OPEL models

Coil Spring

Supplementary Spring

OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 DI 16V (F75)

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Combination spanner #19
                      
                        Drive socket # 10 
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        Drive socket # 19 
                      
                        HEX bit No.H6.
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Pliers 
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

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 Zafira F75. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Remove the cowl grille seal.
Step 4

Remove the upper part of the scuttle panel.
Step 5

Clean the fasteners of the lower part of the scuttle panel.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 6

Unscrew the fasteners of the lower part of the scuttle panel.Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Remove the lower part of the scuttle panel.
Step 8

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount.Use a combination spanner #18.Use HEX No.H6.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 11

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 12

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 13

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. Tip:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 14

Remove the wheel.
Step 15

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut.Use a combination spanner #19.Use a drive socket #19.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 18

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 19

Clean the fasteners connecting the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20

Remove the brake hose retaining clip.Use pliers.
Step 21

Disconnect the brake hose.
Step 22

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle.Use a combination spanner #18.Use a drive socket #18.Use a tap wrench.
Step 24

Prop up the steering knuckle.Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 25

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 26

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 27

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 28

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 29

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. 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.
Step 30

Compress the spring.
Step 31

Treat the shock strut rod.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 32

Remove the strut piston rod nut.Use HEX No.H6.Use a drive socket #18.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 33

Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 34

Release the coil spring.
Step 35

Remove the spring.
Step 36

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 37

Compress the spring.
Step 38

Install the mount, the boot and the bump stop on the shock absorber.
Step 39

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #18.Use HEX No.H6.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 40

Decompress the spring.
Step 41

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 42

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 43

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount.Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. Opel Zafira F75

Step 44

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 45

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 46

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 47

Screw in the fastener that connects the shock strut to the steering knuckle.Use a combination spanner #18.Use a drive socket #18.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 48

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle.Use a combination spanner #18.Use a drive socket #18.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 85 Nm torque.
Step 49

Attach the brake hose.
Step 50

Install the brake hose retaining clip.Use pliers.
Step 51

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 52

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 53

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 54

Tighten the stabiliser link fastener.Use a combination spanner #19.Use a drive socket #19.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 55

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut.Use a drive socket #19.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 56

Treat the shock strut fasteners.Use copper grease.
Step 57

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 58

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 59

Install the wheel.

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 60

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 61

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 62

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 63

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount.Use a combination spanner #18.Use HEX No.H6.Use a drive socket #18.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 64

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount.Use copper grease.
Step 65

Reinstall the lower part of the scuttle panel.
Step 66

Screw in the fasteners of the lower part of the scuttle panel.Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 67

Reinstall the upper part of the scuttle panel.
Step 68

Install the cowl grille seal.
Step 69

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 70

Close the hood.

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