Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 669

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.

3. Remove bolt and nut.

4. Remove link.

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

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
(2) Link
(3) Bolt and Nut

(4) Stabilizer Bar
(5) Rubber Bushing

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/19lbft)

3. Install link.

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

specified torque.

Torque: 31N·m (3.2kg·m/27lbft)

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3D–16

REAR SUSPENSION

Main Data and Specifications

General Specifications

Rear suspension

Type

5–Link, coil spring type with stabilizer bar.

Coil spring

Long wheel base

Short wheel base

Free length

379.0mm (14.92in)

383.0mm (15.08in)

Spring diameter

12.4mm (0.49in)

12.5mm (0.49in)

Coil diameter (inner)

105mm (4.13in)

105mm (4.13in)

Effective No. of turns

5.62

6.59

Total No. of turns

7.12

8.09

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)

REAR SUSPENSION

3D–17

Torque Specifications

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