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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa B Van (S93) 1.4 i (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa B Van (S93) 1.7 D (F08, W5L) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – OPEL CORSA B Box (73_). 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 B Box (73_). 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 B Box (73_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the cover of the boot side lining.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. 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 B Box (73_). AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not completely unscrew the upper fasteners as they may hold also other suspension components.
  6. Step 8
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 9
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  7. Step 10
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – OPEL CORSA B Box (73_). 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.
    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 B Box (73_)
  8. Step 12
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    Remove the wheel.
  9. Step 13
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  10. Step 14
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 15
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17.
  12. Step 16
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
  13. Step 17
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  14. 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 B Box (73_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  15. Step 20
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  16. Step 21
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – OPEL CORSA B Box (73_). 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.
  17. Step 22
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    OPEL CORSA B Box (73_) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
  18. Step 23
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    Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17.
  19. 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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