Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 DI 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 DI (F75) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear springs / rear coil springs on OPEL ZAFIRA-A 1 (T98) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for Zafira A (T98) and other OPEL models

Coil Spring

Supplementary Spring

OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 DI 16V (F75)

OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 DI (F75)

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Impact socket №E20
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. 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 F75. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
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 Zafira F75
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 lower fastener of the shock absorber.Use a drive socket #E20.Use a tap wrench.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 10

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. Tip from AUTODOC:

Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 11

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

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

Step 13

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber.Use a drive socket #E20.Use a tap wrench.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 15

Remove the spring.

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. Tip:

Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
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

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E20.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 74 Nm torque.
Step 20

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:

Opel Zafira F75 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 21

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 22

Install the fastening bolt.

Step 23

Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E20.Use a ratchet wrench.

Step 24

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E20.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 74 Nm torque.
Step 25

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 26

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 27

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 28

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 29

Install the wheel.

Replacement: coil springs – Opel Zafira F75. Professionals recommend:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 30

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 31

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 32

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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