Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.7 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 CNG Turbo (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.7 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.0 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.2 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.0 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 CNG (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 (M75) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Zafira B A05. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # E18
Drive socket # E20
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Zafira B A05. 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Opel Zafira B A05.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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 Zafira B A05. 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
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E20. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Zafira B A05
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  13. Step 13
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Zafira B A05. Tip:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  14. Step 14
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Opel Zafira B A05. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber cautiously tight when screwing in the fastening bolts.
  15. Step 15
    Install the fastening bolt.
    Step 16
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    Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E18.
  16. Step 17
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    Install the fastening bolt.
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