Note: To maintain the vehicle's stability and control characteristics, the rear shock absorbers should be replaced in pairs. Different models require different types of shock absorbers - only shock absorbers with the appropriate characteristics should be used.
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. Open the tailgate and remove the protective cap of the upper shock absorber mounting nut.
2. Loosen the upper shock absorber mounting nut (see accompanying illustration), while holding the shock absorber rod from turning using an open-end wrench.
8.2. Upper nut (1) for fastening the shock absorber (corsa C models): 2. Washer; 3. Damper
3. Remove the damper washer from the rod (see illustration 8.2), remember the order of installation of parts.
4. Support the front wheels with wheel chocks, jack up the rear of the car and place it on stands.
5. Remove the lower bolt securing the shock absorber to the rear suspension trailing arm (see accompanying illustration), remove the shock absorber and pull it out of the wheel arch downwards.
8.5. Lower bolt (4) for fastening the shock absorber (5) (corsa C models)
6. Assess the degree of wear of the damper and the smoothness of the shock absorber rod movement (see also Section 3), if necessary, replace both shock absorbers.
7. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that all fasteners are tightened to the required force (see Specifications).
8. Replace the second shock absorber in the same way.
Corsa Combo and Meriva models
9. Support the front wheels with wheel chocks, jack up the rear of the car and place it on stands. Remove the rear wheels.
10. Support the appropriate trailing arm with a trolley jack and lift it slightly. Remove the upper and lower mounting bolts (see accompanying illustration), remove the shock absorber and take it out of the rear wheel well.
8.10. Bolts (1) for fastening the rear shock absorber (2) (corsa Combo and Meriva models): 3. Jack
11. Check the serviceability of the shock absorber (see also Section 3), replace if necessary.
12. Install the shock absorber in place and tighten both mounting bolts by hand. Then tighten the upper shock absorber mounting bolt first, then the lower one to the required torque.
13. Replace the second shock absorber in the same way.
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