Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 LPG (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.4 LPG (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.4 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.4 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI 16V (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 Turbo (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for Astra H Caravan (A04) and other OPEL models
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Shock absorber
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Suspension Strut
Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Astra H Caravan. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 21
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Pliers
Flat Screwdriver
Rubber mallet
Hammer
Pin punch
Water pump pliers
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Opel Astra H Caravan – should be done with the engine switched off.
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
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Detach the ABS sensor connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 7
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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 rubber mallet.
  8. Step 8
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces). Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  14. Step 14
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  15. Step 15
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    Lower the car.
  16. Step 16
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    Open the bonnet.
  17. Step 17
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  18. Step 18
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
  19. Step 19
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  20. Step 20
    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Astra H Caravan. 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
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    Compress the spring.
  21. Step 22
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    Remove the suspension strut mount cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
  22. Step 23
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  23. Step 24
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  24. Step 25
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    Release the coil spring.
  25. Step 26
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  26. Step 27
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Astra H Caravan. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  27. Step 28
    Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.4 (L35) 2004 Shock Absorber DIY replacement workshop manual
    Remove the spring.
  28. Step 29
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  29. Step 30
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  30. Step 31
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  31. Step 32
    How to change Shock Absorber on Astra H Caravan 2004 - free PDF and video manuals
    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  32. Step 33
    How to replace OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35) 2005 Shock Absorber - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Compress the spring.
  33. Step 34
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  34. Step 35
    Changing Shock Absorber on OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L35) 2007 by yourself
    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
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