How to change front suspension strut on OPEL Tigra Twintop (X04) – replacement guide
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Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Tigra TwinTop (X04) 1.4 (R97),
OPEL Tigra TwinTop (X04) 1.8 (R97),
OPEL Tigra TwinTop (X04) 1.3 CDTI (R97)
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for Tigra TwinTop (X04) and other OPEL models
Replacement: suspension strut – OPEL TIGRA TwinTop. 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 TIGRA TwinTop. Recommended sequence of 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
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 4
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 5
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 6
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. OPEL TIGRA TwinTop
Step 7
Remove the wheel.
Step 8
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.
Step 9
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.
Step 10
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 11
Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 12
Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 13
Disconnect the brake hose holder from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
Step 14
Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 15
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 TIGRA TwinTop. Professionals recommend:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 16
Remove the suspension strut.
Step 17
Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
Replacement: suspension strut – OPEL TIGRA TwinTop. 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 18
Compress the spring.
Step 19
Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #9.
Step 20
Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
Step 21
Release the coil spring.
Step 22
Remove the spring.
Step 23
Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – OPEL TIGRA TwinTop. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 24
Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 25
Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 26
Compress the spring.
Step 27
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 28
Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
Step 29
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 TIGRA TwinTop. Tip from AUTODOC:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment. Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 30
Decompress the spring.
Step 31
Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 32
Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 33
Tighten the upper fastening nut of the shock absorber strut. Do not tighten it.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. OPEL TIGRA TwinTop
Step 34
Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 35
Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 36
Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
Step 37
Install the new steering knuckle bolts.
Step 38
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 90 Nm torque.+45°
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 39
Secure the stabilizer link on the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 40
Treat the shock strut fasteners. Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 41
Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
Replacement: suspension strut – OPEL TIGRA TwinTop. Tip:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 42
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 43
Install the wheel.
Replacement: suspension strut – OPEL TIGRA TwinTop. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 44
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 45
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 46
Tighten the shock strut top mount. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 47
Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 48
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 49
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 50
Close the hood.
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