Rear Coil Spring — Removal and Installation (Opel Ascona C)

1. For models equipped with a level control system (see Section 19) first release the pressure as indicated in Section 21.

2. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it under the rear jacking points. Remove the road wheels (see Chapter 9, Section 3).

3. Place a jack under the suspension locking arm and lift it slightly.

4. Disconnect the lower shock absorber support and separate the shock absorber eye from the support bracket. Remove the jack. Disconnect and plug the flexible brake hoses if there is a risk of them being stretched by the movement of the rear axle (see Chapter 9 for details).

5. Disconnect the shock absorber from the other side of the car in the same way.

6. Lower the jack slightly, which is still supporting the locking lever, and then remove the coil spring from the opposite side of the machine first, and then the remaining one. Remove the insulating rings from the spring seats.

7. Assembly is carried out in reverse order. If you find it difficult to hold the insulators in place while installing the spring, use an impact adhesive. Reconnect the brake hoses and when finished, bleed the brake hydraulic system where necessary (Chapter 9).

8. For models equipped with a level control system, raise the system pressure (Section 20).