Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.4 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.0 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.4 LPG (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.2 LPG (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.2 LPG (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.0 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.2 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.4 LPG (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.7 CDTI (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.2 LPG (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.4 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.7 CDTI (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.2 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.2 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.4 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.4 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.2 LPG (L08, L68) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear springs / coil springs on OPEL CORSA D [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Opel Corsa D. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # E18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Opel Corsa D. AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 D. Recommended sequence of steps:
  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 Corsa D
  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
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 10
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
  11. Step 11
    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    Replacement: coil springs – Opel Corsa D. Tip:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
    Step 12
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
  12. Step 13
    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 14
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a tap wrench.
  13. Step 15
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 16
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Opel Corsa D. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the spring.
    Replacement: coil springs – Opel Corsa D. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
  15. Step 18
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 19
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  17. Step 20
    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 21
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    Attach the lower part of the shock absorber.
  18. Step 22
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  19. Step 23
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    Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a ratchet wrench.
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