Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.4 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.0 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.4 LPG (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.2 LPG (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.2 LPG (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.0 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.2 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.4 LPG (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.7 CDTI (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.2 LPG (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.4 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.7 CDTI (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.2 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.2 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.4 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.4 (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.2 LPG (L08, L68) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on OPEL CORSA D [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Shock absorber
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Suspension Strut
Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Corsa D. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Torx bit T20
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # E16
Drive socket # E18
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Tap wrench
Vice
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Corsa D. AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 Corsa D. 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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Corsa D. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
    Step 7
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Opel Corsa D – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  14. Step 15
    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
    Step 16
    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a crowbar.
    Step 17
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 18
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6 Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 19
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Corsa D. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  17. Step 20
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  18. Step 21
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    Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6 Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
  19. Step 22
    Install the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
    Step 23
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
  20. Step 24
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  21. Step 25
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
  22. Step 26
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. Opel Corsa D
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