How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.2 i 16V (L08) Vauxhall Corsa D
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How to change rear coil springs on VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.4 (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.7 CDTI (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.4 (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.2 (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.0 (L08) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # E18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8). 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 – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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 CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a tap wrench.
  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
    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8). Tip:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
    Step 12
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
  11. Step 13
    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 14
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a tap wrench.
  12. Step 15
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 16
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  13. Step 17
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    Remove the spring.
    Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
  14. Step 18
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 19
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  16. Step 20
    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 21
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    Attach the lower part of the shock absorber.
  17. Step 22
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  18. Step 23
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    Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a ratchet wrench.
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