Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.2 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.7 DI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.7 DTI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.2 (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.7 CDTi (F08, W5L) … View more

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Repair kit, suspension strut

Replacement: strut mount – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Drive socket # 9 
                    
                      Drive socket # 17 
                    
                      Drive socket # 18 
                    
                      Combination spanner #17
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Combination spanner #19
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Flat screwdriver
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Professionals recommend:

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.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: strut mount – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). 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 shock strut mount cap. Use a flat screwdriver.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Unscrew the shock absorber mount fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #9. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 7

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 8

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 9

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: strut mount – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 10

Remove the wheel.
Step 11

Clean the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the shock strut, and those connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

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 14

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 15

Remove the fastener attaching the brake hose to the shock strut.
Step 16

Disconnect the brake hose holder from the shock absorber strut. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 17

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
Step 18

Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #9.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L)
Step 19

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 20

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). AUTODOC experts recommend:
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 21

Compress the spring.
Step 22

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #9.
Step 23

Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop. Use a crowbar.
Step 24

Install the new mount, boot, and bump stop on the shock absorber.
Step 25

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #9. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Tip:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment. Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 26

Decompress the spring.
Step 27

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 28

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 29

Tighten the upper fastening nut of the shock absorber strut. Do not tighten it.

Replacement: strut mount – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when screwing the fastening bolts in.
Step 30

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 31

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 32

Install the new steering knuckle bolts.
Step 33

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 90 Nm torque.+45°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 34

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 35

Fasten the brake hose on the strut. Use a crowbar.

Step 36

Install the brake hose retaining clip.
Step 37

Secure the stabilizer link on the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 38

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 39

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L)
Step 40

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 41

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 42

Tighten the shock strut top mount. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 43

Install the shock strut mount cap.

Step 44

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Step 45

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 46

Close the hood.

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