Change Car Shock Absorbers Opel Astra

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h00–3h30 ~200–350£
Estimated time 2h00–3h30
Estimated labour cost ~200–350£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Astra F (Classic) 1992-2001 26
  • 1.4 MPFi Petrol (14SE)
  • 1.4i 16V Petrol (X14XE)
  • 1.4i Petrol (C14NZ)
  • 1.4i Petrol (X14NZ)
  • 1.4S Petrol (14NV)
  • 1.4Si Petrol (C14SE)
  • 1.6i 16V Petrol (X16XEL)
  • 1.6i Petrol (16LZ2)
  • 1.6i Petrol (C16NZ)
  • 1.6i Petrol (X16SZ)
  • 1.6i Petrol (X16SZR)
  • 1.6S Petrol (16SV)
  • 1.6Si Petrol (C16SE)
  • 1.7 D Diesel (17D)
  • 1.7 D Diesel (17DR)
  • 1.7 TD Diesel (TC4EE1 (17DT))
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (C18SEL)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (C18XE)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (C18XEL)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (X18XE)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (X18XE1)
  • 1.8i Petrol (C18NZ)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (C20XE)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (X20XEV)
  • 2.0i Petrol (20SEH)
  • 2.0i Petrol (C20NE)
Astra G (Classic II) 1998-2007 25
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XE)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (X14XE)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XE)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP)
  • 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (X16XEL)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP)
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16XE)
  • 1.6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16SE)
  • 1.6, -LPG Petrol (X16SZR)
  • 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z17DTL)
  • 1.7 DTi 16V Diesel (Y17DT)
  • 1.7 TD Diesel (X17DTL)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (X18XE1)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XEL)
  • 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z18XE)
  • 2.0 16V OPC Petrol (X20XER)
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (X20XEV)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo OPC Petrol (Z20LET)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (Z20LET)
  • 2.0 Di 16V Diesel (X20DTL)
  • 2.0 Di 16V Diesel (Y20DTL)
  • 2.0 DTi 16V Diesel (Y20DTH)
  • 2.2 16V Petrol (Z22SE)
  • 2.2 DTi 16V Diesel (Y22DTR)
Astra H (Classic III) 2004-2012 24
  • 1.3 CDTi 16V (DPF) Diesel (Z13DTH)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEL)
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z14XEP)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16LET)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE1)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP)
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16XER)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTJ (LPV))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTR)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTH)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTJ)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTL)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTR)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (A18XER (2H0))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XE)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XER)
  • 1.9 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z19DTH)
  • 1.9 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z19DTJ)
  • 1.9 CDTi 8V Diesel (Z19DT)
  • 1.9 CDTi 8V Diesel (Z19DTL)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo (OPC) Petrol (Z20LEH)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (Z20LEL)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (Z20LER)
Astra J 2010-2017 30
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTE (LSF))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (A14NEL (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (B14XER (LDD))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NEL (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14XEL (LDD))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14XER (LDD))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (B16XER (LDE))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo Petrol (A16LET (LLU))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo Petrol (A16XHT (LVP))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG Petrol (A16XER (LDE))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTL (LVM))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (A16SHT (LWC))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16SHL (LWC+PL5))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16SHT (LWC))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTC (LUE))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTE (LKR))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTF (LKR+PL1))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTJ (LPV))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTN (LUE))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTR (LPL))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTS (LUD))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (A18XER (2H0))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo (OPC) Petrol (A20NFT (LHU))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo (OPC) Petrol (B20NFT (LHU))
  • 2.0 CDTi (GTC) Diesel (A20DTH (LBS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTH (LBS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTR (LBY))
Astra K 2016-2022 25
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (B10XFT (LE1))
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (D10XFL (LE1))
  • 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHL (LIH))
  • 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHR (LIH))
  • 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHT (LIH))
  • 1.3 Turbo Petrol (F14SHT (L3T))
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (B14XE (LV7))
  • 1.4 CNG CNG (B14XNT (LFE))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14XFL (LE2+PL5))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14XFL (LE2+PL5))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14XFT (LE2))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (D14XFL (LE2+PL5))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (D14XFT (LE2))
  • 1.5 Turbo Diesel (F15DVC (LXD))
  • 1.5 Turbo Diesel (F15DVH (LXD))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTC (LWQ+PL5))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTE (LWQ))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTR (LVK))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTU (LWV))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (D16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (D16DTI (LXO))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (D16DTR (LVK))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16SHT (LWC))
  • 1.6 Turbo Petrol (D16SHT (LWC))
Astra L 2022-2025 3
  • 1.2T 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS))
  • 1.5 CDTi Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ))
  • Plug-in Hybrid 180 (1.6 Turbo) Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPE (DGX))
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h00–3h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h00–1h30
Renew both front shock absorbers Standard suspension 2h00
Renew both front shock absorbers Standard suspension with adaptive damping system 2h30
Renew both front shock absorbers Sport suspension 3h00

What is the function of Opel Astra shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Opel Astra shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Opel Astra shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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6 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Astra F (Classic) 1992-2001 1992-2001 1.4 MPFi Petrol (14SE), 1.4i 16V Petrol (X14XE), 1.4i Petrol (C14NZ), 1.4i Petrol (X14NZ), 1.4S Petrol (14NV), 1.4Si Petrol (C14SE), 1.6i 16V Petrol (X16XEL), 1.6i Petrol (16LZ2), 1.6i Petrol (C16NZ), 1.6i Petrol (X16SZ), 1.6i Petrol (X16SZR), 1.6S Petrol (16SV), 1.6Si Petrol (C… Diesel, Petrol
Astra G (Classic II) 1998-2007 1998-2007 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XE), 1.4 16V Petrol (X14XE), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XE), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP), 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG), 1.6 16V Petrol (X16XEL), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16XE), 1.6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16SE), 1.6, -LPG Petrol (X16SZR), 1.7 CDTi… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Astra H (Classic III) 2004-2012 2004-2012 1.3 CDTi 16V (DPF) Diesel (Z13DTH), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEL), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z14XEP), 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16LET), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE1), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16XER), 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTJ (LPV)), 1.7 CDTi D… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Astra J 2010-2017 2010-2017 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTE (LSF)), 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (A14NEL (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (B14XER (LDD)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NEL (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14XEL… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Astra K 2016-2022 2016-2022 1.0 12V Petrol (B10XFT (LE1)), 1.0 12V Petrol (D10XFL (LE1)), 1.0 12V Petrol (D10XFL (LE1+PL5)), 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHL (LIH)), 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHR (LIH)), 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHT (LIH)), 1.3 Turbo Petrol (F14SHT (L3T)), 1.4 16V Petrol (B14XE (LV7)), 1.4 CNG CNG (B14XNT … CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Astra L 2022-2025 2022-2025 1.2T 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP)), 1.2T 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS)), 1.2T mHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (EB2LTDH2 (HPY)), 1.5 CDTi Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ)), GSe (1.6 Turbo Plug-in Hybrid 225) Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPD (DGY)), Plug-in Hybrid 180 (1.6 Turbo) Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPE… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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