Opel Frontera UBS. Manual - part 974

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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3D – 4 REAR SUSPENSION; COIL SPRING

INSTALLATION

5. Coil Spring

Make sure that the coil spring is installed in the proper
position.

REMOVAL

Preparation:

1)

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

2)

Support the rear axle case with a jack.

1. Parking Brake Cable Bracket

Remove the parking brake cable from the trailing link.

2. Stabilizer Bar

Disconnect the stabilizer bar at the stabilizer link.

3. Shock Absorber

Remove the shock absorber from the axle case.

4. Insulator

5. Coil Spring

Remove the insulator and coil spring while lowering
the rear axle case.

CAUTION:
Be sure not to let the brake hose, parking brake cable,
and breather hose extend to their full length.

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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Coil spring

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Insulator

Fit the end of the coil spring to the coil spring seat and
mount the coil spring on the rear axle case.