Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.2 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.8 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.0 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.7 TD (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.0 DI (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.4 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.0 DTI 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.7 DTI 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.8 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.2 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.2 DTI (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.7 CDTI (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.4 (F08, F48) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Opel Astra G F48. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # E20
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Opel Astra G F48. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Opel Astra G F48 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Astra G F48
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E20. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Opel Astra G F48 – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the support from under the rear arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Opel Astra G F48 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  11. Step 11
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    Pull down the rear suspension beam. Use a crowbar. Take out the spring.
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