How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.2 16V (F08, F68) Opel Corsa B
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How to change rear coil springs on VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.7 CDTI 16V (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.4 16V (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.7 DTI 16V (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.7 DI 16V (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.8 16V (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.2 16V (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.0 12V (F08, F68) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk II (C) (W5L, F08). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # E14
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk II (C) (W5L, F08). 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk II (C) (W5L, F08). 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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  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 rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E14.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk II (C) (W5L, F08). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  11. Step 12
    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 13
    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E14.
    Step 14
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 15
    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
    Step 16
    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk II (C) (W5L, F08). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
    Step 17
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    Take out the spring.
  12. Step 18
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 19
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  14. Step 20
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
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