How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 2.0 CDTI VAUXHALL VIVARO Combi (J7)
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How to change rear shock absorbers on VAUXHALL Vivaro Minibus (J7) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL VIVARO Combi (J7) 2.0 ECOTEC, VAUXHALL VIVARO Combi (J7) 1.9 DI, VAUXHALL VIVARO Combi (J7) 1.9 DTI, VAUXHALL VIVARO Combi (J7) 2.0 16V, VAUXHALL VIVARO Combi (J7) 2.5 DTI, VAUXHALL VIVARO Combi (J7) 2.0 CDTI, VAUXHALL VIVARO Combi (J7) 2.0 CDTI, VAUXHALL VIVARO Combi (J7) 2.5 CDTI … View more

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Replacement: shock absorbers – VAUXHALL VIVARO Combi (J7). 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 – VAUXHALL VIVARO Combi (J7). 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 – VAUXHALL VIVARO Combi (J7). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Raise the vehicle.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VAUXHALL VIVARO Combi (J7). 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.
    Step 2
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  2. Step 3
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    Jack up the rear axle beam. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  7. 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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