Opel Frontera UBS. Manual - part 1920

FRONT SUSPENSION  3C – 19

REMOVAL

Preparation:

1)

Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable
safety stands.

2)

Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to “Wheels
and Tires” in section 3E.

3)

Remove the outer track rod from the knuckle. Refer to
“Steering Linkage” in section 2A.

4)

Remove the retaining ring from the front axle driving
shaft to release the shaft from hub. Refer to “Front
Axle” in section 4C.

5)

Support lower control arm with a jack.

1. Nut and Washer, Front

2. Nut and Washer, Rear

3. Torsion Bar

Refer to “Torsion Bar” in this section.

4. Torsion Bar Arm Bracket

5. Stabilizer Link

Disconnect the link at the lower control arm.

6. Shock Absorber

Remove the shock absorber lower end from the lower
control arm.

7. Lower Ball Joint

Remove the lower ball joint from the lower control
arm.

8. Bolt, Front

9. Bolt, Rear

10. Lower Control Arm

11. Bolt, Torsion Bar Arm

12. Bolt, Lower Ball Joint

13. Bushing, Front

Remover: 5-8840-2123-0 (J-36833)

3C – 20 FRONT SUSPENSION

14. Bushing, Rear

Remover: 5-8840-2124-0 (J-36834)

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:

•

Lower control arm

•

Bushing

INSTALLATION

14. Bushing, Rear

Installer: 5-8840-2124-0 (J-36834)

13. Bushing, Front

Installer: 5-8840-2123-0 (J-36833)

FRONT SUSPENSION  3C – 21

12. Bolt, Lower Ball Joint

11. Bolt, Torsion Bar Arm

10. Lower Control Arm

9. Bolt, Rear

8. Bolt, Front

7. Lower Ball Joint

Lower Ball Joint Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

103 (10.5 / 76)

6. Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

82 (8.4 / 61)

5. Stabilizer Link

Link Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

50 (5.1 / 37)

4. Torsion Bar Arm Bracket

Torsion Bar Arm Bracket Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

116 (11.8 / 85)

3. Torsion Bar

Refer to “Torsion Bar” in this section.

2. Nut and Washer, Rear

Tighten lower link nut finger-tight.

NOTE:
Torque lower control arm nut after adjusting buffer
clearance.

Buffer Clearance (T)

mm (in)

23 (0.91) Wide Tread

24 (0.94) Narrow Tread

Lower Arm Rear Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

196 (20.0 / 145)

1. Nut and Washer, Front

Tighten lower link nut finger-tight.

NOTE:
Torque lower control arm nut after adjusting buffer
clearance.

Buffer Clearance (T)

mm (in)

23 (0.91) Wide Tread

24 (0.94) Narrow Tread

Lower Arm Front Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

157 (16.0 / 116)

NOTE:
Adjust the trim height. Refer to “Front End Alignment” in
section 2A.

3C – 22 FRONT SUSPENSION

UPPER BALL JOINT

Removal Steps

1.

Nut and cotter pin

2.

Bolt, nut and washer

3.

Upper ball joint

Installation Steps

3.

Upper ball joint

2.

Bolt, nut and washer

1.

Nut and cotter pin

REMOVAL

Preparation:

1)

Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable
safety stands.

2)

Remove the speed sensor from the knuckle (If
equipped with ABS).