How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.8 Vauxhall Zafira B
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How to change rear shock absorbers on VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.7 CDTI, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.6, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.8, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 2.2, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.9 CDTI, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 2.0, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.9 CDTI, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.6, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.7 CDTI … View more

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Replacement: shock absorbers – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # E20
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75) – should be done with the engine switched off.
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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Loosen the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75)
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75). Tip:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  14. Step 15
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
  15. Step 16
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    Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
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