Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.0 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.2 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.8 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.7 DTI (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.7 DI (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.4 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.0 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.7 CDTI (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.2 Twinport (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.4 Twinport (F08, F68) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a front shock strut on OPEL CORSA C (F08, F68) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Corsa C. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Drive socket # 8 
                    
                      Drive socket # 18 
                    
                      Drive socket # 19 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Shock absorber socket DD №8
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Corsa C. Tip from AUTODOC:

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 Corsa C. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

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

Remove the shock strut mount cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 4

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 5

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a shock absorber socket DD№8. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 7

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 8

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 9

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Corsa C
Step 10

Remove the wheel.
Step 11

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Corsa C. AUTODOC recommends:
Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 14

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Disconnect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable from the shock absorber strut.
Step 16

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.
Step 17

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 18

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 19

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 20

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
Step 21

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Corsa C. Professionals recommend:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 22

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 23

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Corsa C. 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 24

Compress the spring.
Step 25

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a shock absorber socket DD№8. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 26

Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Corsa C. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 27

Release the coil spring.
Step 28

Remove the spring.
Step 29

Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.

Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Corsa C. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 30

Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 31

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 32

Compress the spring.
Step 33

Install the mount, the boot and the bump stop on the shock absorber.
Step 34

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a shock absorber socket DD№8. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.

Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Corsa C. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 35

Decompress the spring.
Step 36

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 37

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 38

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. Opel Corsa C
Step 39

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 40

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 41

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 42

Screw in the fastener that connects the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18.
Step 43

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Corsa C. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 44

Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut.
Step 45

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 46

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #8. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 47

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 80 Nm torque.+60°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 48

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 49

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: suspension strut – Opel Corsa C. Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 50

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Opel Corsa C
Step 51

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 52

Lower the car.
Step 53

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a shock absorber socket DD№8. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 54

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 55

Install the shock strut mount cap.
Step 56

Tighten the wheel bolts using a criss-cross pattern. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 57

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 58

Close the hood.
Step 59

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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06.05.2024 19:50

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