Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 1278

REAR SUSPENSION

3D–7

Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber and Associated Parts

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Removal

1. Remove shock absorber fixing nut, bush and washer 

(upper side).

2. Remove shock absorber fixing nut and washer 

(lower side).

3. Remove shock absorber.

Inspection and Repair

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

• Shock absorber

• Rubber  bushing

NOTE:  When mounting rubber bushings, be sure not to 
use grease on bushings or any other nearby part.

Installation

1. Install shock absorber. When mounting shock 

absorber, be sure not to use grease on bushings or 
any other nearby part.

2. Install nut and washer (lower side), then tighten the 

nut lightly. Retighten to the bolt and nut specified 
torque after the vehicle is at curb height.

Torque: 78N·m (8.0kg·m/58lbft)

3. Install nut, bush and washer (upper side), then 

tighten the nut lightly. Retighten to the nut specified 
torque after the vehicle is at curb height.

Torque: 20N·m (2.0kg·m/14lbft)

(1) Nut, Bush and Washer
(2) Shock Absorber

(3) Nut and Washer

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3D–8

REAR SUSPENSION

Trailing Link

Trailing Link and Associated Parts

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Removal

1. Remove the parking brake cable from the trailing 

link.

2. Remove the trailing link fixing bolt, nut and protector.

3. Remove trailing link.

Inspection and Repair

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

1. Trailing link

2. Rubber bushing

• Remove the rubber bushing by using remover 5–

8840–2298–0.

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(1) Bolt and Nut (Axle side)
(2) Protector (Left side only)

(3) Bolt (Frame side)

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REAR SUSPENSION

3D–9

• Install the rubber bushing by using installer 5–

8840–2298–0.

NOTE:  When mounting rubber bushings, be sure not to 
use grease on bushings or any other nearby part.

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Installation

1. Install trailing link. Make sure that the trailing link is 

in its correct position.

NOTE:  When mounting trailing link, be sure not to use 
grease on bushings or any other nearby part.

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2. Install bolt, nut and protector. Tighten the bolts and 

nuts lightly, then retighten them to the specified 
torque after the vehicle is at curb height.

Torque: 137N·m (14.0kg·m/101lbft)

3. Install parking brake cable.

CAUTION:  The parking brake cable should not be 
overstrained or slackened.

SECTION

3D–10

REAR SUSPENSION

Upper Link

Upper Link and Associated Parts

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Removal

1. Remove fuel tank. Refer to 

Engine Fuel in Engine 

section

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2. Remove the speed sensor cable from the upper link.

3. Remove bolt, nut, rubber plate and protector.

4. Remove upper link.

Inspection and Repair

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

1. Upper link

2. Rubber bushing

• Remove the rubber bushing by using remover 5–

8840–2565–0.

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(1) Bolt and Nut (Axle side)
(2) Rubber Plate
(3) Upper Link

(4) Protector (Left side only)
(5) Bolt (Frame side)

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