Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 1280

REAR SUSPENSION

3D–15

Installation

1. Install rubber bushing.

2. Install bracket to axle housing and tighten to the 

specified torque.

Torque: 25N·m (2.5kg·m/18lbft)

3. Install link.

4. Install bolt and nut, then tighten the nut to the 

specified torque.

Torque: 31N·m (3.2kg·m/23lbft)

460RW010

SECTION

3D–16

REAR SUSPENSION

Main Data and Specifications

General Specifications

Rear suspension

Type

5–Link, coil spring type with stabilizer bar.

Coil spring

Free length

378.0mm (14.88in)

Spring diameter

12.9mm (0.51in)

Coil diameter (inner)

105mm (4.13in)

Effective No. of turns

6.03

Total No. of turns

7.53

Shock absorber

Type

Hydraulic, double acting, telescopic

Piston diameter

30mm (1.18in)

Stroke

175mm (6.89in)

Extended length

473.5mm (18.64in)

Compressed length

298.5mm (11.75in)

Stabilizer bar

Diameter

19mm (0.75in)

SECTION

REAR SUSPENSION

3D–17

Torque Specifications

E03RX007

SECTION

3D–18

REAR SUSPENSION

Special Tools

ILLUSTRATION

TOOL NO.

TOOL NAME

5–8840–2298–0

(J–39214)

Remover and Installer;

Trailing link bushing

5–8840–2565–0

(J–43008)

Remover and Installer;

Upper link bushing

5–8840–2327–0

(J–39792)

Remover and Installer;

Lateral rod bushing (Axle 

side)

5–8840–2299–0

(J–3921)

Remover and Installer;

Lateral rod bushing 

(Frame side)

SECTION