Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 1279

REAR SUSPENSION

3D–11

• Install the rubber bushing by using to installer 5–

8840–2565–0.

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 upper link.  Make sure that the upper link is in 

its correct position.

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

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2. Install bolt, nut, rubber plate 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 speed sensor cable.

4. Install fuel tank.

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3D–12

REAR SUSPENSION

Lateral Rod

Lateral Rod and Associated Parts

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Removal

1. Remove nut and washer.

2. Remove bolt and nut.

3. Remove lateral rod.

Inspection and Repair

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

1. Lateral rod 

2. Rubber bushing (Frame side)

• Remove the rubber bushing (Frame side) by 

using remover 5–8840–2299–0.

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(1) Bolt and Nut (Frame side)
(2) Lateral Rod

(3) Nut and Washer (Axle side)

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REAR SUSPENSION

3D–13

• Install the rubber bushing (Frame side) by using 

Installer 5–8840–2299–0.

NOTE:  When mounting rubber bushings, do not use 
grease on bushings or any other nearby parts.

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3. Rubber bushing (Axle side)

• Remove the rubber bushing (Axle side) by using 

remover 5–8840–2327–0.

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• Install the rubber bushing (Axle side) by using 

installer 5–8840–2327–0.

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Installation

1. Install lateral rod and make sure that the lateral rod 

is in its correct position.

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

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2. Install bolt and nut (Frame side). Tighten the bolt 

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

Torque: 137N·m (14.0kg·m/101lbft)

3. Install nut and washer (Axle side). Tighten the nut 

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

Torque: 78N·m (8.0kg·m/58lbft)

(1) Frame Side
(2) Axle Side

SECTION

3D–14

REAR SUSPENSION

Stabilizer Bar

Stabilizer Bar and Associated Parts

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Removal

1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with 

suitable safety stands.

2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to 

Wheel in 

this section

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3. Remove bolt and nut.

4. Remove link.

5. Remove bracket.

6. Remove rubber bushing.

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:

• Stabilizer bar

• Rubber bushing

• Link

(1) Bracket and Bolt
(2) Link
(3) Bolt and Nut

(4) Stabilizer Bar
(5) Rubber Bushing

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