How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.6 (L35) Astra H Caravan
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.4 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI 16V (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 Turbo (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: coil springs – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # E20
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – Opel Astra H Caravan. Professionals recommend:
  • 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Opel Astra H Caravan.
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.
    Replacement: coil springs – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 7
    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Opel Astra H Caravan. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  10. Step 11
    Pull down the rear suspension beam.
    Step 12
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    Take out the spring.
  11. Step 13
    Remove the rubber spring spacer.
    Step 14
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 15
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    Install the rubber spring spacer.
  13. Step 16
    Pull down the rear suspension beam.
    Step 17
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    Install the spring.
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