Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Note:   Only replace shock absorbers in pairs. Use shock absorbers from "Aftersales" relevant to vehicle version and equipment package when replacing shock absorbers.

  Remove

In vehicles with level control: Release level control air pressure at the filler valve (1).

Note:   When lifting at the jacking points on the vehicle, take care that all the fastening bolts for the rear axle and the contact points for the centring device remain accessible.

In addition, on the Astra-G Eco, ensure that the mounts on the lifting platform do not prevent the air guide plate being removed.

  Remove

Remove rear wheels.

For the Astra-G Eco: Detach fastening nuts (1) and clip (3) for left part of air guide plate from the vehicle underbody. Remove left part of air guide plate from vehicle underbody. Detach fastening nuts (2) and clip (3) for right part of air guide plate from the vehicle underbody. Remove right part of air guide plate from vehicle underbody.

For vehicles with level control: Unlock pressure line by twisting the retaining clamps and pull off shock absorber.

Support rear axle by raising the hydraulic jack KM-904 and KM-6002 (1)- ensure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounts on the lifting platform. Detach shock absorber (2) from rear axle and vehicle underbody.

  Install

Attach shock absorber to vehicle underbody - tightening torque 90 Nm. Attach shock absorber to rear axle - tightening torque 110 Nm.

Lower hydraulic jack with KM-904 and KM-6002 and remove.

For vehicles with level control: Push pressure line and/or connection piece on the connection on the shock absorber - ensure retaining clamps are perfectly seated.

For the Astra-G Eco: Position right part of air guide plate on vehicle underbody. Attach fastening nuts (2) for right part of air guide plate to the vehicle underbody - tightening torque 2.2 Nm. Position left part of air guide plate on vehicle underbody. Attach fastening nuts (1) for left part of air guide plate to the vehicle underbody. Attach clip (3) on both sides.

Fit rear wheels - tightening torque 110 Nm / 81 lbf. ft.

  Adjust

For vehicles with level control: Fill system to 0.8 bar initially and then correct depending on loading - see operation "Level Control, Adjust".