Removal and installation of a spring of a back suspension bracket (Corsa and Tigra models)

1. Jack up the car and put it on stands.

2. Jack up the right rear shock absorber support

3. Turn out the bottom bolt of fastening of the right shock-absorber and wring out it from a support.

Shock absorber lower nut



4. If necessary, disconnect brake hoses from the bottom of a body. If equipped, disconnect the spring of the pressure regulator valve in the hydraulic circuits of the rear wheel brake mechanisms (see chapter Vehicle settings and routine maintenance).

5. Slowly lower the jack, place it under the left rear shock absorber support and raise it slightly.

6. Disconnect the left shock-absorber and wring out its support.

7. Slowly lower the rear axle, and first remove the right, then the left spring.

8. Remove the lower and upper damping spring rings.

9. Check the damping rings for wear.

10. Installation is carried out in the reverse order.

Make sure the springs are in the correct mounting position: the smaller diameter hole must point upwards.

Correct spring setting