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How to change front coil springs on Opel Zafira F75 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.2 DTI 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.2 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 DTI 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.2 DTI 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 OPC (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 OPC (F75) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.2 DTI 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.2 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 DTI 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.2 DTI 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 OPC (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 OPC (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
Alternative products

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
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 1Open the bonnet.
- Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
- Step 3Remove the cowl grille seal.
- Step 4Remove the upper part of the scuttle panel.
- Step 5Clean the fasteners of the lower part of the scuttle panel. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 6Unscrew the fasteners of the lower part of the scuttle panel. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 7Remove the lower part of the scuttle panel.
- Step 8Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 9Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #18. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 10Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 11Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- Step 12Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 13Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 14Remove the wheel.
- Step 15Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 16Unscrew 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 17Remove the stabilizer rod.
- Step 18Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
- Step 19Clean the fasteners connecting the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 20Remove the brake hose retaining clip. Use pliers.
- Step 21Disconnect the brake hose.
- Step 22Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 23Unscrew 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 24Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 25Remove the fastening bolts.
- Step 26Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
- Step 27Unscrew 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 28Remove the suspension strut.
- Step 29Set 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 30Compress the spring.
- Step 31Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 32Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 33Remove 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 34Release the coil spring.
- Step 35Remove the spring.
- Step 36Install the spring on the shock absorber.
- Step 37Compress the spring.
- Step 38Install the mount, the boot and the bump stop on the shock absorber.
- Step 39Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #18. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. AUTODOC experts recommend:Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
- Step 40Decompress the spring.
- Step 41Remove the assembled shock strut.
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