Removal and installation rear springs (station wagon) (Opel Kadett D)

Instructions for the model "Caravan" (Station wagon).

Removal

Slightly raise the rear suspension bracket with a hydraulic lift.



Unscrew the shock absorber from the bracket. Remove the cup and rubber buffer. Lower the hydraulic lift.

Remove the shock absorber from the other side.



Slightly lower the hydraulic lift, remove the spring with the damping ring on the opposite side of the car.

Lower the lift further. Remove the spring on the other side.

Remove the upper damping ring and check for wear, otherwise replace.

Installation

When installing the spring, start from the side that rests on the lift.

Insert the upper damping ring.

Insert the lower damping ring into the spring.



Insert the spring with the rubber ring into the installation locations on the body and on the suspension, making sure that the spring is correctly installed at the top.

Raise the hydraulic lift slightly and install the spring on the other side of the car.

Install the shock absorber, observing the installation size of the nut, see paragraph 13.1.

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Lower the hydraulic lift and install the shock absorber on the other side of the vehicle.

Lower the car.

In vehicles with adjustable ride height, inflate the shock absorber to a pressure of 80 kPa (0.8 atm).