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How to change rear coil springs on Opel Meriva X03 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.8 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 DTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.8 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 DTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear springs on OPEL MERIVA A [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for Meriva A (X03) and other OPEL models
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # Е18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Opel Meriva X03. 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 Meriva X03 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure 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 Meriva X03 - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 7
Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 8
Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #Е18. Use a tap wrench.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Meriva X03 - Step 9
Remove the fastening bolt. - Step 10
Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: coil springs – Opel Meriva X03. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms. - Step 11
Remove the spring.Replacement: coil springs – Opel Meriva X03. Tip:Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary. - Step 12
Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 13
Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats. - Step 14
Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 15
Install the fastening bolt.AUTODOC recommends:Opel Meriva X03 – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
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