Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.0 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.8 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.7 DTI (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.7 DI (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.4 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.0 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.3 CDTI (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.7 CDTI (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.2 Twinport (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.4 Twinport (F08, F68) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change Strut Mount on OPEL CORSA C TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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Top strut mount

Replacement: strut mount – Opel Corsa C. Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #17
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Drive socket # 18 
                    
                      Drive socket # 19 
                    
                      HEX №H6 wrench
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – Opel Corsa C. AUTODOC recommends:

All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
Please note: all work on the car – Opel Corsa C – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Corsa C
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

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

Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 9

Disconnect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable from the shock absorber strut.
Step 10

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

Step 11

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 12

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 13

Detach the bottom part of the shock strut.
Step 14

Lower the car.

Step 15

Open the bonnet.
Step 16

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

Step 17

Remove the shock strut mount cap.
Step 18

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

Step 19

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.

AUTODOC recommends:
Opel Corsa C – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
Step 20

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 21

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – Opel Corsa C. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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 22

Compress the spring.
Step 23

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

Step 24

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H6.
Step 25

Remove the top strut mount.

Replacement: strut mount – Opel Corsa C. Tip from AUTODOC:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 26

Install a new strut mount.
Step 27

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – Opel Corsa C. Professionals recommend:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 28

Decompress the spring.

Step 29

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 30

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.

AUTODOC recommends:
Opel Corsa C – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 31

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 32

Install the shock strut mount cap.
Step 33

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 34

Close the hood.
Step 35

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 36

Attach the bottom part of the shock strut.
Step 37

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 38

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 80 Nm torque.+75°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 39

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.

Step 40

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 41

Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut.
Step 42

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.

Step 43

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 44

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – Opel Corsa C. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 45

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Opel Corsa C
Step 46

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 47

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.

Step 48

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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