Removal and installation rear springs (Opel Vectra A)

Removal

Attention! Remove the springs sequentially. For cars with variable clearance, release air from the system through the valve.

Raise the car.

Release the shock absorber from below.

Slowly lower the lever using the hydraulic jack.



Press the lever down at the hub with a crowbar and remove the spring with the upper damping ring from the seat in the bottom and from the rear axle.

Remove the lower damping ring from the spring.

Remove the upper damping ring from the spring and check for wear, replace if necessary.

Installation

Insert the upper damping ring into the spring.

Install the lower rubber buffer.

Install the spring in place. Its end should rest against the lug.

When installing the spring, press the lever downwards with the crowbar.

Secure the shock absorber from below.

Lower the car.

For vehicles with variable ground clearance: increase the pressure in the system to 0.8 bar.