How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.2 S VAUXHALL NOVA
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How to change front suspension strut on VAUXHALL Nova Saloon (S83) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL NOVA. 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
Buy tools
Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL NOVA. 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. Recommended sequence of 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
    Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL NOVA. Tip:
    Do not completely unscrew the upper fasteners as they may hold also other suspension components.
  2. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 7
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL NOVA. 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
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL NOVA
  5. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 10
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    Unscrew the ABS sensor wiring bracket. Use a drive socket #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 11
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
  8. Step 12
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 13
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  10. Step 14
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    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.
  11. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  12. Step 16
    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
    Step 17
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    Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VAUXHALL NOVA – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 18
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  14. Step 19
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    Set the suspension strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL NOVA. 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.
  15. Step 20
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    Compress the spring.
  16. Step 21
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 22
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #19.
  18. Step 23
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    Remove the top strut mount.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL NOVA. Tip:
    Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  19. Step 24
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    Release the coil spring.
  20. Step 25
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
  21. Step 26
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    Remove the spring.
  22. Step 27
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL NOVA. AUTODOC recommends:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  23. Step 28
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  24. Step 29
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  25. Step 30
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  26. Step 31
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    Compress the spring.
  27. Step 32
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  28. Step 33
    How to change Shock Absorber on VAUXHALL Nova Saloon (S83) 1982 - tips and tricks
    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.
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