How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.6 16V VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Saloon
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.4 16V, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.6, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.6 16V, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.8 16V, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 2.0 16V, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.7 TD, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 2.0 DI, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 2.0 DTI 16V, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.7 DTI 16V, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.6, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.8 16V, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.7 CDTI 16V … View more

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Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Saloon. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # E20
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Saloon. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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 – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Saloon
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. 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.
  8. Step 9
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Saloon – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the support from under the rear arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Saloon – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  10. Step 11
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    Pull down the rear suspension beam. Use a crowbar. Take out the spring.
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