Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.4 i (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.5 D (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.5 TD (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.2 i (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.4 Si (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.6 GSI 16V (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.4 i 16V (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.6 i 16V (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.7 D (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.0 i 12V (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.2 i 16V (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.2 i (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.6 i 16V (F08, F68, M68), OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) 1.4 (F08, F68, M68) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Top strut mount
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Suspension Strut Mounting
Tools
Replacement: strut mount – Opel Corsa S93. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: strut mount – Opel Corsa S93. AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Opel Corsa S93 – 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 front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: strut mount – Opel Corsa S93. Tip from AUTODOC:
    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 fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 9
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  8. Step 10
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    Lower the car.
  9. Step 11
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    Open the bonnet.
  10. Step 12
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  11. Step 13
    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 14
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Opel Corsa S93 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  13. Step 16
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – Opel Corsa S93. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  14. Step 17
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    Compress the spring.
  15. Step 18
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 19
    How to change Strut Mount on Opel Corsa S93 1993 - free PDF and video manuals
    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 20
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    Remove the top strut mount.
    Replacement: strut mount – Opel Corsa S93. Tip:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  18. Step 21
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    Install a new top shock strut mount.
  19. Step 22
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
    Replacement: strut mount – Opel Corsa S93. Professionals recommend:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  20. Step 23
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    Decompress the spring.
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