how to replace the front shock absorber on a 2016 Vauxhall / Opel Corsa (mobile mechanic)

the seals I'n this shock had deteriorated allowing fluid to leak leaving the customer not enjoying her ride. so I replaced it for her.
so you can do this all with basic hand tools apart from the spring compressors this set only cost me something like £20
you'll need
▪ Jack and axle stands
▪ powerbar, locking wheelnut tool and 19mm
▪ 17mm, 18mm and 8mm spanners and
▪ spring compressor
this job even though basic is very dangerous. if that spring comes loose and hits you, you could literally die so please be careful!
this is just a video on how I carry out this repair and if copied it is done so at your own risk I am not responsible for any damage or injury cause by following these steps

[@interestingspagetti]

Hey. Thanks for the video. Just going to do my combo van. Long time since i did my own work, but needs must. Great vid.But first, i will need to see that i still have all the spanners and sockets. My son was always in my tool box fixing his BMX and nothing ever went back.

[@EllsAutoCare]

You got it bro! I believe in you!

[@interestingspagetti]

@@EllsAutoCare I nailed it! thanks again.

[@EllsAutoCare]

@@interestingspagetti awesome well done mate!

[@astrumspace]

I love the warning in the description 😂

[@EllsAutoCare]

The risks are real

[@stevelake9333]

Apart from the weather shield removal , is this the same process on a 2015 facelift insignia, to remove the coil ? Cheers

[@EllsAutoCare]

@@stevelake9333 I honestly don’t know

[@stevelake9333]

@@EllsAutoCare ok, thanks anyway 👍

[@alexbell6527]

Good video, but do get some ratchet spanners. Be a lot easier when doing top nut back up.

[@EllsAutoCare]

Iv got them mate. But your wont get a ratchet spanner in there the holes to narrow. Youll need a tidy off set spanner

[@DeadHeartzLollipop]

What do you have the car jacked up on while you are doing the work, is it on an axel stand?

[@EllsAutoCare]

Yeah always use stands

[@meirionevans9088]

This is nuts scrolling through youbtube this popped up donthis today 😂😂😂

[@EllsAutoCare]

It’s meant to be ☺️

[@sarperriza5550]

You haven’t fitted the bump stop and dust boot

[@EllsAutoCare]

Your about 4 years to late