Note: Replacement of springs should be done as a set. Depending on the model, springs of the appropriate rigidity are installed - use only springs approved for this model.
Attention: The design of the rear suspension beam allows you to remove and install the shock absorbers only one at a time; if you try to remove the shock absorbers at the same time, the rear suspension will fall!
Corsa C models
1. Support the front wheels with wheel chocks, jack up the rear of the car and place it on stands (see Chapter "Introduction").
2. On models equipped with xenon headlights, disconnect the headlight range adjustment rods from the holders on the rear suspension.
3. To prevent accidental release of the spring, support the corresponding longitudinal arm of the rear beam with a trolley jack in the area of the shock absorber (see accompanying illustration).
9.3. Support the trailing arm (2) with a jack (1) in the area of the shock absorber mounting (4): 3. Lower mounting bolt
4. Unscrew the lower bolt securing the shock absorber to the lever (see illustration 9.3)
5. Lower the jack enough to relieve the coil spring.
6. Carefully press the trailing arm down as far as possible, remove the spring and its damping seats, and remove the components from under the vehicle. Make sure that the brake hoses are not pinched or twisted. Remember the position of the dampers. Check the condition of the spring and wear of the dampers, and replace if necessary.
7. Installation is performed in the reverse order of dismantling the components. When installing the dampers on the coil spring, make sure that they are positioned correctly. Tighten the fasteners with the required force.
8. Replace the second spring in the same way.
Corsa Combo Models
9. Install the KM-6068 device with KM-6068-10 plates on the coil spring so that at least 3 turns of the spring are compressed (see accompanying illustration).
9.9. Installing the KM-6068 tool (1) with the KM-6068-10 tool on the rear coil spring (3): 2. Upper damper seat; 4. Lower damper seat
10. Compress the coil spring. Make sure the compression device is securely seated on the spring.
11. Remove the spring with the upper and lower damping seats (see illustration 9.9) from the wheel well. Slowly and carefully release the spring and remove it from the tools.
12. Check the condition of the coil spring and damper seats; if necessary, replace the corresponding components.
13. Installation is performed in the reverse order of dismantling the components. When installing the spring, make sure it is correctly positioned in the upper and lower mounting sockets.
14. Replace the second spring in the same way.
Meriva Models
15. Removal/installation of the coil spring on these models is the same as on the Corsa C models. The only difference is the slightly different design of the rear suspension elements and their location relative to each other (see accompanying illustration).
9.15. Rear coil spring (1) and damping seats (2 and 3) on the Meriva model
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