How hard to swap out rear springs and shocks

[rob1981]

Hi all, just wondering how hard a job it is to change the rear springs and shocks on the siggy. I have a trolley jack and a good tool kit. Is this enough, dont want to get stuck half way through lol

[paulhb]

I am on my iPhone so pasting links is not easy check out the how 2 section I am certain there is one for this task.

[chrisvectra]

2 bolts on each side fella very easy fronts not so easy lol

[Dan_BlackSRi]

Assuming Siggy's are like Vectra's, then its a very easy task indeed.

[rob1981]

so, from what I can see you just jack the car, undo the top and lower bolt and thats the shock done. Now once the shock is off will the spring come lose with a bit of elbow grease? I dont have spring clamps.

[paulhb]

No spring clamps needed undo the bottom wishbone bolt.

[tony-1977]

No spring clamps needed undo the bottom wishbone bolt.

A second jack comes in handy to place under the wishbone to aid refitting

[rob1981]

Thank you guys, your help much appreciated

[bridge_eee]

If its as easy as the vectra all you need is basic tools a hammer trolley jack and axle stand. Make sure you support the arm with the trolley jack when Un bolting it the slowly drop the arm down to release pressure from the spring.