Opel Frontera UBS. Service manual — part 1916

FRONT SUSPENSION 3C – 3

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

SHOCK ABSORBER

Removal Steps

1.

Bolt, nut and washer

2.

Nut

3.

Rubber bushing and washer

4.

Shock absorber

5.

Rubber bushing and washer

Installation Steps

5.

Rubber bushing and washer

4.

Shock absorber

3.

Rubber bushing and washer

2.

Nut

1.

Bolt, nut and washer

REMOVAL

Preparation:

1)

Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety
stands.

2)

Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to “Wheels
and Tires” in section 3E.

1. Bolt, Nut and Washer

2. Nut

3. Rubber Bushing and Washer

4. Shock Absorber

5. Rubber Bushing and Washer

INSPECTION AND REPAIR

Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.

•

Shock absorber

•

Rubber bushing

3C – 4 FRONT SUSPENSION

INSTALLATION

5. Rubber Bushing and Washer

4. Shock Absorber

3. Rubber Bushing and Washer

2. Nut

Shock Absorber Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

20 (2.0 / 14)

1. Bolt, Nut and Washer

Shock Absorber Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

82 (8.4 / 61)

FRONT SUSPENSION 3C – 5

STABILIZER BAR

Removal Steps

1.

Nut and washer

2.

Link

3.

Bracket

4.

Stabilizer bar

5.

Rubber bushing

Installation Steps

5.

Rubber bushing

4.

Stabilizer bar

3.

Bracket

2.

Link

1.

Nut and washer

REMOVAL

Preparation:

1)

Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable
safety stands.

2)

Remove the stone guard.

3)

Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to “Wheels
and Tires” in section 3E.

1. Nut and Washer

CAUTION:
Be careful not to break the ball joint boot.

2. Link

3. Bracket

4. Stabilizer Bar

5. Rubber Bushing

3C – 6 FRONT SUSPENSION

INSPECTION AND REPAIR

Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.

•

Stabilizer bar

•

Rubber bushing

•

Link ball joint

INSTALLATION

5. Rubber Bushing

4. Stabilizer Bar

3. Bracket

Bracket Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

22 (2.2 / 16)

2. Link

1. Nut and Washer

Link Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

50 (5.1 / 37)