How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08) VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk II (C)
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How to change rear shock absorbers on VAUXHALL Corsavan Mk II (C) (X01) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Corsavan Mk II (C) (X01) 1.2 16V (F08), VAUXHALL Corsavan Mk II (C) (X01) 1.7 DI 16V (F08), VAUXHALL Corsavan Mk II (C) (X01) 1.7 DTI 16V (F08), VAUXHALL Corsavan Mk II (C) (X01) 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08), VAUXHALL Corsavan Mk II (C) (X01) 1.2 16V Dualfuel (F08), VAUXHALL Corsavan Mk II (C) (X01) 1.2 16V (F08) … View more

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Replacement: shock absorbers – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk II (C). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # E14
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Shock absorber socket DD №6
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk II (C). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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 – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk II (C) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 2
    Move the folding shelf and detach it from the retainers. By doing this, you will get access to the side trim plastic panels.
    Step 3
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
  2. Step 4
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use WD-40 spray.
  3. Step 5
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  5. Step 7
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  6. Step 8
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 9
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk II (C). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the wheel.
  8. Step 11
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 12
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 13
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E14.
  11. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk II (C) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  13. Step 16
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk II (C). Tip:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk II (C). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  15. Step 18
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 19
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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 CORSAVAN Mk II (C)
  17. Step 20
    How to replace VAUXHALL Corsavan Mk II (C) (X01) 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08) 2001 Shock Absorber - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
  18. Step 21
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  19. Step 22
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
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