Opel Frontera UBS. Manual - part 1926

3D – 16 REAR SUSPENSION; COIL SPRING

INSPECTION AND REPAIR

Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.

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Stabilizer bar

•

Rubber bushing

•

Link ball joint

INSTALLATION

5. Stabilizer Bar

4

Rubber Bushing

3. Bracket

Bracket Bolt Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

22 (2.2 / 16)

2. Link

1. Nut and Washer

Link Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

50 (5.1 / 37)

WHEELS AND TIRES  3E – 1

SECTION 3E

WHEELS AND TIRES

CONTENTS

PAGE

General Description ......................................................................................................... 3E – 2

On-Vehicle Service ........................................................................................................... 3E – 3

Wheels ........................................................................................................................... 3E – 3

Unit Repair  ....................................................................................................................... 3E – 4

Tires ............................................................................................................................... 3E – 4

Wheels ........................................................................................................................... 3E – 5

General Balance Procedure  ........................................................................................ 3E – 5

Balancing Wheel and Tire  ........................................................................................... 3E – 6

SECTION

3E – 2 WHEELS AND TIRES

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Replacement wheels or tires must be equivalent to
the originals in load capacity, specified dimension
and mounting configuration. Improper size or type
may affect bearing life, brake performance,
speedometer/odometer calibration, vehicle ground
clearance and tire clearance to the body and
chassis.

All models are equipped with metric sized steel
belted radial tires. Correct tire pressures and
driving habits have an important influence on tire
life. Heavy cornering, excessively rapid
acceleration and unnecessary sharp braking
increase premature and uneven wear.

WHEELS AND TIRES  3E – 3

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

WHEELS

2. Wheel and tire

1. Wheel lug nut

Removal Steps

1.

Wheel lug nut

2.

Wheel and tire

Installation Steps

2.

Wheel and tire

1.

Wheel lug nut

480RV004

REMOVAL

1. Wheel Lug Nut

Loosen wheel nut by approximately 180° (half a
rotation) and raise the vehicle. Then remove the nuts.

2. Wheel and Tire

NOTE:
Never use heat to loosen a tight wheel lug nut. The
application of heat to the hub can shorten the life of
the wheel and may cause damage to wheel bearings.

INSTALLATION

1. Wheel and Tire

2. Wheel Lug Nut

Tighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque in
numerical order.

Wheel Lug Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

118 (12.0 / 87)

CAUTION:
Before installing wheels, remove any build-up of
corrosion on the wheel mounting surface and brake
disc mounting surface by scraping and wire brushing.
Installing wheels without good metal-to-metal
contact at mounting surfaces can cause wheel nuts to
loosen, which can later allow a wheel to come off
while the vehicle is moving.

NOTE:
Valve caps should be on the valve stems to keep dust
and water out.