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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Repair kit, suspension strut

Replacement: strut mount – VAUXHALL VIVARO Platform/Chassis. Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      16 mm combination spanner
                    
                      21 mm combination spanner
                    
                      21 mm socket
                    
                      19 mm strut nut socket
                    
                      21 mm strut nut socket
                    
                      H5 hex extension bar
                    
                      H6 hex extension bar
                    
                      19 mm wheel impact socket
                    
                      Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
                    
                      Tommy bar
                    
                      Pin punch
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Stationary spring compressor
                    
                      Transmission jack or a second vehicle jack
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks

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Replacement: strut mount – VAUXHALL VIVARO Platform/Chassis. Professionals recommend:

The struts, coil springs, and strut mounts of the front suspension should be replaced in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left struts, coil springs, and strut mounts of the front suspension.
All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.

Replacement: strut mount – VAUXHALL VIVARO Platform/Chassis. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to avoid damaging the paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Remove the cap from the suspension strut's upper fastener.
Step 4

Clean the upper fastener of the suspension strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 5

Loosen the upper fastener of the suspension strut. Use a 21 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.

Important!
Do not fully unscrew the upper fastener of the suspension strut.
Step 6

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 7

Loosen the wheel fasteners. Use a 19 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 8

Raise the vehicle.

Replacement: strut mount – VAUXHALL VIVARO Platform/Chassis. AUTODOC recommends:
If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 9

Unscrew the wheel fasteners.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the fasteners.
Step 10

Remove the wheel.
Step 11

Clean the fastener that connects the anti-roll bar link to the suspension strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the fastener connecting the anti-roll bar link to the suspension strut. Use a 16 mm combination spanner.
Step 13

Clean the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a 21 mm combination spanner. Use a 21 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15

Jack up the steering knuckle. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.
Step 16

Punch the fastening bolts out, but do not remove them. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 17

Remove the upper fastener of the suspension strut.
Step 18

Remove the upper stopping plate from the suspension strut.
Step 19

Detach the brake hose from its bracket on the strut.
Step 20

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 21

Remove the suspension strut.

Replacement: strut mount – VAUXHALL VIVARO Platform/Chassis. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Depending on what part you are replacing, you may have to disassemble the suspension strut. But if you use all new components, then you will not need to disassemble the old strut. In this case, a stationary spring compressor will only be required to assemble a new strut if its parts were purchased separately.
Step 22

Clean the suspension strut mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 23

Clean the fastener connecting the anti-roll bar link to the suspension strut. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 24

Set the suspension strut assembly on the stationary spring compressor.

Replacement: strut mount – VAUXHALL VIVARO Platform/Chassis. Tip:
When using a stationary spring compressor, the spring coils must be securely clamped, compressing the spring from both ends.Make sure the spring is in the correct position.Make sure that the compressor jaws are tightly engaged onto the coils.
Step 25

Compress the spring.

Important!
Be cautious! A compressed spring stores a large amount of energy and if the compressor slips off, the spring will expand and can cause severe injury or death.
Step 26

Clean the top part of the strut piston rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 27

Unscrew the strut piston rod nut. Use a 21 mm strut nut socket. Use an H5 hex extension bar. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 28

Remove the spacer.
Step 29

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 30

Install a new top strut mount.
Step 31

Install the spacer.
Step 32

Install and tighten the strut piston rod nut. Use a 19 mm strut nut socket. Use an H6 hex extension bar. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 60 N·m.
Step 33

Release the spring.
Step 34

Remove the strut assembly from the spring compressor.
Step 35

Install the strut assembly into the wheel arch.
Step 36

Install the suspension strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 37

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 38

Install the upper stopping plate on the suspension strut.
Step 39

Install the upper fastener of the suspension strut.
Step 40

Tighten the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a 21 mm combination spanner. Use a 21 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 180 N·m.
Step 41

Reattach the brake hose to the bracket on the suspension strut.
Step 42

Jack up the steering knuckle.
Step 43

Ιnstall the anti-roll bar link and screw on the fastening nut.
Step 44

Tighten the fastener connecting the anti-roll bar link to the suspension strut. Use a 16 mm combination spanner. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 44 N·m.
Step 45

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

Replacement: strut mount – VAUXHALL VIVARO Platform/Chassis. Tip from AUTODOC:
Lower the transmission or vehicle jack smoothly without jerking it to avoid damaging the vehicle assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 46

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 47

Treat the brake disc surface that contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 48

Install the wheel.

Replacement: strut mount – VAUXHALL VIVARO Platform/Chassis. Professionals recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fasteners.
Step 49

Screw in the wheel fasteners. Use a 19 mm wheel impact socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 50

Lower the vehicle.
Step 51

Tighten the upper fastener of the suspension strut. Use a 21 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 62 N·m.
Step 52

Reattach the cap to the suspension strut's upper fastener.
Step 53

Remove the fender cover.
Step 54

Close the bonnet.

Step 55

Tighten the wheel fasteners in a criss-cross pattern. Use a 19 mm wheel impact socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 142 N·m.
Step 56

Remove the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks.

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