Opel Frontera UBS. Manual - part 73

POWER STEERING  2A – 13

STEERING GEAR

Removal Steps

1.

Pipe

2.

Nut

3.

Pitman arm

4.

Universal joint bolt

5.

Gear box mounting bolt and nut

6.

Gear box

Installation Steps

6.

Gear box

5.

Gear box mounting bolt and nut

4.

Universal joint bolt

3.

Pitman arm

2.

Nut

1.

Pipe

REMOVAL

Preparation:

1)

Remove the stone guard.

2)

Remove the lower fan shroud. Refer to “Engine
cooling” in section 6B1.

3)

Disconnect stabilizer bar at the stabilizer links.
Loosen stabilizer bracket fixing nuts.

1.

Pipe

2.

Nut

3.

Pitman Arm
Pitman arm remover: 5-8840-2005-0 (J-29107)

These steps are based on the LHD model.

2A – 14 POWER STEERING

4.

Universal Joint Bolt

Make a setting mark across the coupling flange and
worm shaft to ensure reassembly of the parts in the
original position.

5.

Gear Box Mounting Bolt and Nut

Push the stabilizer bar aside and remove the bolts
and nuts.

6.

Gear Box

INSTALLATION

6.

Gear Box

Align the setting marks made at removal.

5.

Gear Box Mounting Bolt and Nut

Gear Box Mounting

Bolt and Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

44 (4.5 / 33)

4.

Universal Joint Bolt

Coupling Clamp Bolt Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

25 (2.5 / 18)

POWER STEERING  2A – 15

3.

Pitman Arm

Align the notched tooth.

2

Nut

Pitman Arm Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

216 (22.0 / 159)

1.

Pipe

Pipe Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

44 (4.5 / 33)

2A – 16 POWER STEERING

POWER STEERING PUMP (6VD1, 6VE1 Engine Models)

6

5

3

4

5

1

2

Removal Steps

1.

Drive belt

2.

Pulley

3.

Hose, suction

4.

Hose, flexible

5.

Bolt

6.

Pump assembly 

Installation Steps

6.

Pump assembly 

5.

Bolt

4.

Hose, flexible

3.

Hose, suction

2.

Pulley

1.

Drive belt

REMOVAL

Preparation:

•

Drain the engine coolant.

•

Place a drain pan below the pump.

•

Remove the air cleaner duct (1) and the radiator
upper hose (2).

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2

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