How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.2 i 16V (L08) Vauxhall Corsa D
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How to change rear shock absorbers on VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) – replacement guide

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VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.0 (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.2 (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.4 (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.7 CDTI (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.4 (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.7 CDTI (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.0 i 12V (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.2 i 16V (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.2 (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.4 (L08) … View more

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Replacement: shock absorbers – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8). 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
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Replacement: shock absorbers – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8). 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 – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8). 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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
    Step 7
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  6. 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.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  8. Step 10
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VAUXHALL CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Step 19
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8). 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.
  16. Step 20
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. Step 24
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 25
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
  21. 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. VAUXHALL CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8)
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