Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.5 D (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.5 TD (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.2 i (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.4 i (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.4 Si (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.6 GSI 16V (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.4 i 16V (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.6 i 16V (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.7 D (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.0 i 12V (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.2 i 16V (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.2 i (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.4 i 16V (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.6 i 16V (F08, F68, M68) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on OPEL CORSA S93 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Corsa S93. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #14
Drive socket # 17
Shock absorber socket # DD5,2
Wheel impact socket #17
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Fender cover
Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Corsa S93. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Opel Corsa S93 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Shock Absorber on Opel Corsa S93 1993 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the cover of the boot side lining.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove OPEL CORSA 1.5 TD (F08, F68, M68) 1997 Shock Absorber - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5,2.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Corsa S93. AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not completely unscrew the upper fasteners as they may hold also other suspension components.
  8. Step 8
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 9
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  9. Step 10
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    Raise the car.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Corsa S93. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Corsa S93
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the wheel.
  12. Step 13
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 15
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17.
  15. Step 16
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
  16. Step 17
    How to change Shock Absorber on Opel Corsa S93 1993 - free PDF and video manuals
    Remove the fastening bolt.
  17. Step 18
    Remove the shock absorber upper mount.
    Step 19
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    Remove the support from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Corsa S93. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  18. Step 20
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  19. Step 21
    Changing Shock Absorber on OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.2 i (F08, F68, M68) 1996 by yourself
    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Corsa S93. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.Make sure to follow the assembly steps in the right order.
  20. Step 22
    How to remove OPEL CORSA 1.5 TD (F08, F68, M68) 1997 Shock Absorber - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Opel Corsa S93 – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
  21. Step 23
    How to replace Shock Absorber on OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1998: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17.
  22. Step 24
    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 25
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    Install the shock absorber upper mount.
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