Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.6 CNG 16V, OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.7 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.6 CNG 16V, OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.4 16V, OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.7 DTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.6, OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.7 DI 16V View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for COMBO Box Body / Estate and other OPEL models
Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # E18
Drive socket # E20
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: shock absorbers – OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate. Professionals recommend:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #Е20. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #Е18. Use a tap wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  11. Step 13
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  12. Step 14
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate
  13. Step 15
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  14. Step 16
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    Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #Е18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 17
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    Install the fastening bolt.
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