Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.7 CDTI, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.6, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.8, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 2.2, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.9 CDTI, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 2.0, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 2.0, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.9 CDTI, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.6, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.7 CDTI, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.8 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 Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) and other VAUXHALL models
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # E20
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75). 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 ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75). 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 #E20. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  10. Step 11
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 12
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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.
  12. Step 13
    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
    Step 14
    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
    Step 15
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    Take out the spring. Use a crowbar.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 17
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
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