Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.7 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.0 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.2 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.0 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 CNG (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.7 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 CNG Turbo (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.8 (M75) View more

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]

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Tools
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
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:
  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:
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  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E20. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
  10. Step 10
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    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.
  11. Step 11
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E20. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  13. 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
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    Take out the spring. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 16
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 17
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
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