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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Nova CC (S83) 1.0, VAUXHALL Nova CC (S83) 1.2 S, VAUXHALL Nova CC (S83) 1.3 S, VAUXHALL Nova CC (S83) 1.4 S, VAUXHALL Nova CC (S83) 1.5 TD, VAUXHALL Nova CC (S83) 1.6 GSI, VAUXHALL Nova CC (S83) 1.2, VAUXHALL Nova CC (S83) 1.2 N, VAUXHALL Nova CC (S83) 1.4 i, VAUXHALL Nova CC (S83) 1.4 i S, VAUXHALL Nova CC (S83) 1.6 GSI Cat … View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for Nova CC (S83) and other VAUXHALL models

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Shock absorber

Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL NOVA Hatchback. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Drive socket # 6
                    
                      Drive socket # 13
                    
                      Drive socket # 18
                    
                      Drive socket # 19
                    
                      HEX bit no.H5.
                    
                      HEX bit no.H6.
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL NOVA Hatchback. 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 – VAUXHALL NOVA Hatchback. 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

Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 4

Loosen the upper fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL NOVA Hatchback. Tip:
Do not completely unscrew the upper fasteners as they may hold also other suspension components.
Step 5

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 6

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 7

Raise the car.

Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL NOVA Hatchback. AUTODOC experts recommend:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 8

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL NOVA Hatchback
Step 9

Remove the wheel.
Step 10

Unscrew the ABS sensor wiring bracket. Use a drive socket #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 12

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 14

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.
Step 15

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 16

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.

Step 17

Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut.

AUTODOC recommends:
VAUXHALL NOVA Hatchback – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
Step 18

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 19

Set the suspension strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL NOVA Hatchback. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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 20

Compress the spring.
Step 21

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #19.
Step 23

Remove the top strut mount.

Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL NOVA Hatchback. Tip:
Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 24

Release the coil spring.
Step 25

Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
Step 26

Remove the spring.
Step 27

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

Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL NOVA Hatchback. AUTODOC recommends:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 28

Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 29

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 30

Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 31

Compress the spring.
Step 32

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 33

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H5. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 34

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 35

Decompress the spring.
Step 36

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 37

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut.
Step 38

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 39

Secure the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:
VAUXHALL NOVA Hatchback – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 40

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.

Step 41

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 42

Tighten the lower suspension strut fasteners. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 43

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°+15°
Step 44

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 45

Tighten the ABS sensor wiring bracket. Use a drive socket #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 46

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL NOVA Hatchback. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 47

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 48

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL NOVA Hatchback. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 49

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VAUXHALL NOVA Hatchback
Step 50

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 51

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 52

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 53

Tighten the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 54

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

Step 55

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 56

Close the hood.

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