How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.7 CDTI (L48) Opel Astra H
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Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.6 (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.6 Turbo (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.9 CDTI 16V (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.8 (L48), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.4 (L48) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – OPEL ASTRA H (L48). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # Е20
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – OPEL ASTRA H (L48). AUTODOC experts 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – OPEL ASTRA H (L48) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. OPEL ASTRA H (L48)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #Е20. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – OPEL ASTRA H (L48). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  9. Step 11
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #Е20. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    OPEL ASTRA H (L48) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  13. Step 15
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    Pull down the rear suspension beam. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 16
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    Remove the spring.
    Replacement: coil springs – OPEL ASTRA H (L48). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
  15. Step 17
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 18
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    Pull down the rear suspension beam. Use a crowbar.
  17. Step 19
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  18. Step 20
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  19. Step 21
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    Install the fastening bolt.
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