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How to change rear coil springs on VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.4 (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.8 (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 2.0 Turbo (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.7 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.3 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.9 CDTI 16V (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.9 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.6 (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.6 Turbo (L48) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.4 (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.8 (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 2.0 Turbo (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.7 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.3 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.9 CDTI 16V (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.9 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.6 (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.6 Turbo (L48) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback and other VAUXHALL models
Coil spring
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # Е20
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. 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 – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 8Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #Е20. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 10Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
- Step 11Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 12Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #Е20. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 13Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 14Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.AUTODOC recommends:VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
- Step 15Pull down the rear suspension beam. Use a crowbar.
- Step 16Remove the spring.Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. Tip from AUTODOC:Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
- Step 17Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 18Pull down the rear suspension beam. Use a crowbar.
- Step 19Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
- Step 20Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 21Install the fastening bolt.
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