Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Rubber Buffer, Replace - all Models except Model 71 (Combo)  

  Important!   

Shock absorbers can only be removed and installed consecutively. The following describes the removal and installation for one side. Operations for the other side are performed analogously.

Open tailgate.     Remove, Disconnect    Remove closure cap (see top illus.) Remove protective cap from shock absorber dome and unscrew hex nut, counterholding shock absorber (see lower illus.). Remove plate and rubber buffer, replace rubber buffer if necessary.

  Remove, Disconnect   

Unbolt hex bolt fastening shock absorber from rear axle and remove shock absorber (see illus. I) Place damping parts, protective sleeve and spacer pipe on new shock absorber (not included with new shock absorbers).     Install, Connect    Insert new shock absorbers and install fastening bolts - 65 Nm / 48 lbf. ft.   Fix shock absorber so that threaded piece of damper and bore hole in shock absorber dome align (see illus. I).   Lower vehicle so that shock absorber can be inserted into shock absorber dome. Install rubber buffer, plate and hex nut - tighten to 20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft. (see illus. II).   Place protective cap on shock absorber dome (see illus. III). Attach closure lid.