Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Tigra Coupe (S93) 1.4 16V (F07), OPEL Tigra Coupe (S93) 1.6 16V (F07), OPEL Tigra Coupe (S93) 1.4 16V (F07) … View more

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Top strut mount

Replacement: strut mount – OPEL TIGRA (95_). List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Drive socket # 13
                    
                      Drive socket # 18
                    
                      Drive socket # 19
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – OPEL TIGRA (95_). AUTODOC recommends:

The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
Please note: all work on the car – OPEL TIGRA (95_) – 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.

Replacement: strut mount – OPEL TIGRA (95_). Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

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.
Step 8

Remove the fastening bolts.

Step 9

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
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

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

Step 14

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.

AUTODOC recommends:
OPEL TIGRA (95_) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
Step 15

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 16

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – OPEL TIGRA (95_). 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 17

Compress the spring.
Step 18

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Remove the top strut mount.

Replacement: strut mount – OPEL TIGRA (95_). Tip:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 21

Install a new top shock strut mount.
Step 22

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – OPEL TIGRA (95_). Professionals recommend:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 23

Decompress the spring.
Step 24

Remove the assembled shock strut.

Step 25

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 26

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

Replacement: strut mount – OPEL TIGRA (95_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when screwing the fastening bolts in.
Step 27

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 28

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 29

Close the hood.

Step 30

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 31

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 32

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 33

Install the fastening bolts.

Step 34

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 35

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 36

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 37

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – OPEL TIGRA (95_). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 38

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 39

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 40

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 41

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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