Opel Frontera UBS. Manual - part 1922

FRONT SUSPENSION  3C – 27

INSTALLATION

4. Bolt

3. Lower Ball Joint

2. Nut

Lower Ball Joint Bracket Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

103 (10.5 / 76)

1. Nut and Cotter Pin

Tighten the nut to the specified torque with just
enough additional torque to align cotter pin holes.
Install new cotter pin.

Lower Ball Joint Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

147 (15.0 / 108)

REAR SUSPENSION; COIL SPRING  3D – 1

SECTION 3D

REAR SUSPENSION;

COIL SPRING

CONTENTS

PAGE

General Description  ........................................................................................................ 3D – 2

On-Vehicle Service .......................................................................................................... 3D –  3

Coil Spring.................................................................................................................... 3D –  3

Shock Absorber  .......................................................................................................... 3D –  6

Trailing Link ................................................................................................................. 3D –  8

Center Link ................................................................................................................... 3D – 10

Lateral Rod  .................................................................................................................. 3D – 12

Stabilizer Bar ............................................................................................................... 3D – 15

SECTION

3D – 2 REAR SUSPENSION; COIL SPRING

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Stabilizer Bar

Center Link

Shock Absorber

Trailing Link

Lateral Rod

The rear suspension is a 4-link, coil spring type
suspension with a stabilizer, consisting of two
trailing links, center link, lateral rod, shock
absorber, and stabilizer. In this suspension, the
links are specially arranged to enable the rear axle
to move freely, thereby expanding suspension
stroke, reducing friction, and improving lateral
rigidity and roll control. All these result in 

improved stability, riding comfort, and rough road
maneuverability.
Each link connects the axle housing with the frame
through a rubber bushing. The axle housing is
supported by the trailing links and center link
longitudinally and by the lateral rod latitudinally.

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REAR SUSPENSION; COIL SPRING  3D – 3

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

COIL SPRING

5

2

4

5

3

1

1

Removal Steps

1.

Parking brake cable bracket

2.

Stabilizer bar

3.

Shock absorber

4.

Insulator

5.

Coil spring

Installation Steps

5.

Coil spring

4.

Insulator

3.

Shock absorber

2.

Stabilizer bar

1.

Parking brake cable bracket

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