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Astra J

Shock Absorber Replacement



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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to . Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to . Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation


1
Rear Shock Absorber Bolt.

Warning:  Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

1. Install NEW bolt. Do NOT reuse old bolt.
2. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
3. Tighten shock absorber bolt with vehicle standing on the ground.
4. Use EN-45059 angle meter for additional tightening.

         Tighten
1. First Pass: 150 N·m (111 lb ft)
2. Final Pass: additional 65 degrees.

Special Tools

EN-45059   Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

2
Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten
100 N·m (74 lb ft)

3
Rear Shock Absorber

4
Rear Shock Absorber Nut

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

5
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount

6
Rear Shock Absorber Bumper Upper
 

Rear Axle Bracket Replacement > < Equalizer Beam Support Replacement