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How to change rear shock absorbers on OPEL COMBO Tour – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL COMBO Tour 1.6, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.7 DI 16V, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.7 DTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.4, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.6 CNG, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.7 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.6 CNG … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
OPEL COMBO Tour 1.6, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.7 DI 16V, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.7 DTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.4, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.6 CNG, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.7 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.6 CNG … 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 Tour and other OPEL models
Shock absorber
Alternative products

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 Tour. 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 Tour. Recommended sequence of steps:
- 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.Replacement: shock absorbers – OPEL COMBO Tour. Professionals recommend:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- 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.
- Step 9Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 10Unscrew 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 Tour
- Step 11Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 12Remove the shock absorber.
- Step 13Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Replacement: shock absorbers – OPEL COMBO Tour. Tip from AUTODOC experts:Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
- Step 14Place 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 Tour
- Step 15Install the fastening bolt.
- Step 16Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #Е18. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 17Install the fastening bolt.
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