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How to change front suspension strut on OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.4 LPG (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.4 (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.4 (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.6 (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.8 (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.9 CDTI 16V (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.8 (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.4 (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.6 Turbo (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.6 (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.2 (L48) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – OPEL ASTRA H (L48). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #19
HEX bit no.H6.
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 22
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Tap wrench
Clip removal tool
Water pump pliers
Crow bar
Rubber mallet
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: suspension strut – OPEL ASTRA H (L48). AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 H (L48). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  2. Step 4
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    Raise up and remove the cowl grille.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the shock strut mount cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the retainer of the shock strut upper mount. Use a clip removal tool.
  6. Step 8
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  7. Step 9
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  8. Step 10
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 11
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: suspension strut – OPEL ASTRA H (L48). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the wheel.
  10. Step 13
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 14
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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 #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 15
    Remove the stabilizer rod.
    Step 16
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 17
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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.
  14. Step 18
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    Clean the fasteners of the ABS sensor and of the brake hose which connect them to the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 19
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    Disconnect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable from the shock absorber strut. Use a flat screwdriver.
  16. Step 20
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    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut. Use water pump pliers.
  17. Step 21
    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 22
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  18. Step 23
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
  19. Step 24
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    Remove the retainer of the shock strut upper mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    OPEL ASTRA H (L48) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  20. Step 25
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  21. Step 26
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – OPEL ASTRA H (L48). 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.
  22. Step 27
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    Compress the spring.
  23. Step 28
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
  24. Step 29
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  25. Step 30
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    Release the coil spring.
  26. Step 31
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – OPEL ASTRA H (L48). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  27. Step 32
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    Remove the spring.
  28. Step 33
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – OPEL ASTRA H (L48). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  29. Step 34
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  30. Step 35
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  31. Step 36
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    Compress the spring.
  32. Step 37
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  33. Step 38
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  34. Step 39
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
    Replacement: suspension strut – OPEL ASTRA H (L48). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
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