How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 2.0 CDTI (F7, J7, A07) Opel Vivaro A Combi
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Vivaro A Combi (X83) 1.9 DI (F7, J7, A07), OPEL Vivaro A Combi (X83) 1.9 DTI (F7, J7, A07), OPEL Vivaro A Combi (X83) 2.0 16V (F7, J7, A07), OPEL Vivaro A Combi (X83) 2.5 DTI (F7, J7, A07), OPEL Vivaro A Combi (X83) 2.0 CDTI (F7, J7, A07), OPEL Vivaro A Combi (X83) 2.0 CDTI (F7, J7, A07), OPEL Vivaro A Combi (X83) 2.5 CDTI (F7, J7, A07), OPEL Vivaro A Combi (X83) 2.0 ECOTEC (F7, A07, J7), OPEL Vivaro A Combi (X83) 2.5 CDTI (F7, J7, A07) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change the rear shock absorbers and springs on OPEL VIVARO A Van [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]

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Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Vivaro A van. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
21 mm combination spanner
21 mm socket
Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
Transmission jack or a second vehicle jack
Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Vivaro A van. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace shock absorbers in pairs on an axle.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Vivaro A van. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Raise the vehicle.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Vivaro A van. AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
  2. Step 2
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  3. Step 3
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    Jack up the rear axle beam. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber and remove the stop plate. Use a 21 mm combination spanner. Use a 21 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a 21 mm combination spanner. Use a 21 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  8. Step 8
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
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