Rear Spring Insulator Replacement (Rear Suspension)

Make

Vauxhall

Model

Astra J

Section

Rear Suspension › Repair Instructions › Rear Spring Insulator Replacement

SuspensionRear Spring Insulator Replacement

Rear Spring Insulator Replacement Removal Procedure 1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . 2. Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber. 3. Remove the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement . 4. Using the tall jack stands, slowly lower the rear axle in order to remove tension from the rear springs.            5. Remove the spring (1).            6. Remove the lower and upper rear spring insulators (1, 2). Installation Procedure            1. Install the lower and upper rear spring insulators (1, 2).            2. Install the spring (1) with the spring tag toward the rear of the vehicle, making sure the lower rear is seated into the lower spring seat. 3. Using the jack stands, raise the rear axle in order to compress the rear springs. 4. Install the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement . 5. Lower the vehicle.

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