Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.0 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.2 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.8 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.7 DTI (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.7 DI (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.4 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.0 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.7 CDTI (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.4 Twinport (F08, F68) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear springs / rear coil springs on OPEL CORSA C (F08, F68) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Coil spring

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Corsa C. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Drive socket # E14 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: coil springs – Opel Corsa C. 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.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Corsa C. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Corsa C
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 8

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E14.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 10

Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
Step 11

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – Opel Corsa C. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 12

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.

Step 13

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E14.

Step 14

Remove the fastening bolt.

Step 15

Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.

Step 16

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – Opel Corsa C. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 17

Take out the spring.
Step 18

Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19

Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
Step 20

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 21

Attach the lower part of the shock absorber.

Step 22

Install the fastening bolt.

Step 23

Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E14.

Step 24

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 25

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – Opel Corsa C. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 26

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 27

Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 28

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 29

Attach the lower part of the shock absorber.
Step 30

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 31

Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E14.
Step 32

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 33

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 34

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – Opel Corsa C. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 35

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 36

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 37

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Opel Corsa C
Step 38

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 39

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 nm torque.
Step 40

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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