How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.6 16V (F08, F48) Opel Astra g f48
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How to change front suspension strut on Opel Astra G F48 – replacement guide

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How to change a front shock strut on OPEL ASTRA G CC (F48, F08) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 28/03/2019
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Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Astra G F48. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 9
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
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: suspension strut – Opel Astra G F48. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Astra G F48. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 5
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Astra G F48
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 8
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    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.
  8. Step 9
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    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.
  9. Step 10
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    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.
  10. Step 11
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  12. Step 13
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    Disconnect the brake hose holder from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
  13. Step 14
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  14. Step 15
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    Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #9. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Astra G F48. Professionals recommend:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  16. Step 17
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Astra G F48. 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.
  17. Step 18
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    Compress the spring.
  18. Step 19
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #9.
  19. Step 20
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
  20. Step 21
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    Release the coil spring.
  21. Step 22
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    Remove the spring.
  22. Step 23
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Astra G F48. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  23. Step 24
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  24. Step 25
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  25. Step 26
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    Compress the spring.
  26. Step 27
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    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  27. Step 28
    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
    Step 29
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    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: suspension strut – Opel Astra G F48. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment. Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
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