How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 1.8 (L35) Astra H A04
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How to change front strut mount on VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Estate (A04) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Estate (A04) 1.4 (L35), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Estate (A04) 1.6 (L35), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Estate (A04) 1.8 (L35), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Estate (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L35), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Estate (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L35), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Estate (A04) 1.3 CDTi (L35), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Estate (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L35), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Estate (A04) 1.9 CDTi (L35), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Estate (A04) 1.9 CDTi (L35), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Estate (A04) 1.6 (L35), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Estate (A04) 1.6 (L35), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Estate (A04) 1.8 (L35), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Estate (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L35), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Estate (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Estate (A04) 1.9 CDTi 16V (L35) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Estate. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
HEX bit no.H5.
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Pliers
Flat Screwdriver
Rubber mallet
Water pump pliers
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Estate. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Take out the retainer clip and move the brake hose out of the bracket on the shock strut. Use pliers. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 7
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    Detach the ABS sensor connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
  13. Step 14
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  14. Step 15
    Lower the car.
    Step 16
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 17
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 18
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
  15. Step 19
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  16. Step 20
    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Estate. Tip:
    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
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    Compress the spring.
  17. Step 22
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    Remove the suspension strut mount cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
  18. Step 23
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 24
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  20. Step 25
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    Remove the top strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: strut mount – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Estate. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  21. Step 26
    Clean the mounting seat of the shock strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 27
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    Install a new top shock strut mount.
  22. Step 28
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
    Replacement: strut mount – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Estate. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  23. Step 29
    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
    Step 30
    Decompress the spring.
    Step 31
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
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