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How to change front suspension strut on VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12) – replacement guide

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Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
HEX bit No.H6
HEX bit No.H7
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Hammer
Pliers
Water pump pliers
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12). AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 5
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12)
  3. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 8
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 10
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  7. Step 11
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 12
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    Remove the fastener attaching the brake hose to the shock strut. Use pliers.
  9. Step 13
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    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut.
  10. Step 14
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
  11. Step 15
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 16
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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.
  13. Step 17
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  14. Step 18
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    Remove the shock strut mount cap.
  15. Step 19
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    Remove the retainer of the shock strut upper mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
  16. Step 20
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  17. Step 21
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  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 ZAFIRA Mk III (P12). Tip from AUTODOC:
    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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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  22. Step 26
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H7. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 27
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    Remove the top strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  24. Step 28
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
  25. Step 29
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    Release the coil spring.
  26. Step 30
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    Remove the spring.
  27. Step 31
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  28. Step 32
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  29. Step 33
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  30. Step 34
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    Compress the spring.
  31. Step 35
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  32. Step 36
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  33. Step 37
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
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