Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.8 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B Van 1.8 (M75)

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear springs / rear coil springs on OPEL ZAFIRA-B 2 (A05)[TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira B A05. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Drive socket # E20 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for ZAFIRA B (A05) and other OPEL models

OPEL ZAFIRA B Van 1.8 (M75)

OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.8 (M75)

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira B A05. 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 Zafira B A05. 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:

Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Zafira B A05
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 #E20.Use a ratchet wrench.Use a tap wrench.
Step 9

Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
Step 10

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira B A05. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 11

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 12

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber.Use a drive socket #E20.Use a ratchet wrench.Use a tap wrench.
Step 13

Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.

Step 14

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira B A05. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.

Step 15

Take out the spring.Use a crowbar.
Step 16

Clean the coil spring mounting seats.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
Step 18

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 19

Attach the lower part of the shock absorber.

Step 20

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E20.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 85 Nm torque.

Step 21

Attach the lower part of the shock absorber.
Step 22

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E20.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 85 Nm torque.
Step 23

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira B A05. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 24

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 25

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira B A05. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 26

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Opel Zafira B A05
Step 27

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 28

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 29

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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