How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.3 CDTI VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A)
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). 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 – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). 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 – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    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 shock strut mount cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 5
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    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.
  3. Step 6
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  4. Step 7
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  5. Step 8
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 9
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A)
  6. Step 10
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 11
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 12
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    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.
  9. Step 13
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). AUTODOC recommends:
    Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
  10. Step 14
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 15
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    Disconnect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable from the shock absorber strut.
  12. Step 16
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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.
  13. Step 17
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  14. Step 18
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  15. Step 19
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  16. Step 20
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
  17. Step 21
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). Professionals recommend:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
  18. Step 22
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  19. Step 23
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). 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.
  20. Step 24
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    Compress the spring.
  21. Step 25
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a shock absorber socket DD№8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 26
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  23. Step 27
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    Release the coil spring.
  24. Step 28
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    Remove the spring.
  25. Step 29
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  26. Step 30
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  27. Step 31
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  28. Step 32
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    Compress the spring.
  29. Step 33
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    Install the mount, the boot and the bump stop on the shock absorber.
  30. Step 34
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    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 – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  31. Step 35
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    Decompress the spring.
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