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Installing Sports Suspension

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra G - Years 1998-2006
Part: Suspension system

Once the vehicle is positioned on suitable axle stands and the wheels are removed, proceed to remove the front shock absorbers by unscrewing the nut securing the rod to the strut in the engine bay and the mounting bolts of the shock absorber to the hub: to disconnect the link connecting the shock absorber to the anti-roll bar, it was necessary to cut it with a grinder due to rust. Prepare the new shock absorbers by fitting the rubber mount to the rod and proceed with the installation on the vehicle. Replacing the rear shock absorbers and springs is much simpler as it only requires unscrewing the two mounting bolts.

Updated on 12 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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