All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for Astra G CC (T98) and other OPEL models

 
    OPEL Astra G CC (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Coupe (T98)
  
    OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70)
  
    OPEL ASTRA G Convertible (F67)

 
    OPEL Astra G CC (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Coupe (T98)
  
    OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70)
  
    OPEL ASTRA G Convertible (F67)

 
    OPEL Astra G CC (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Coupe (T98)
  
    OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70)
  
    OPEL ASTRA G Convertible (F67)

 
    OPEL Astra G CC (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Coupe (T98)
  
    OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70)
  
    OPEL ASTRA G Convertible (F67)

 
    OPEL Astra G CC (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Coupe (T98)
  
    OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70)
  
    OPEL ASTRA G Convertible (F67)

 
    OPEL Astra G CC (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98)
  
    OPEL Astra G Coupe (T98)
  
    OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70)
  
    OPEL ASTRA G Convertible (F67)

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Tighten the parking brake lever.

Step 2

Place wedge blocks under the rear wheels.

Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.
Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Remove the front wheels.
Step 6.1

Disconnect the brake hose holder from the shock absorber strut.

Step 6.2
Step 7

Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer link from the suspension strut.
Step 8.1

Unscrew the nut and remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt.

Step 8.2
Step 9

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 10

Open the hood
Step 11

Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut.
Step 12

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 13

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

AutoDoc recommends:

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.

Step 14

Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening.
Step 15.1

Remove the top strut mount.

Step 15.2
Step 16

Install a new strut mount
Step 17

Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening.
Step 18

Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it
Step 19

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount.
Step 20

Close the hood
Step 21.1

Tighten the nut fastening the shock absorber strut to the steering knuckle.

Step 21.2
Step 22

Secure the stabilizer link on the suspension strut.
Step 23.1

Fasten the brake hose in the clamp.

Step 23.2
Step 24

Install the wheel.
Step 25

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts

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