FRONT SUSPENSION
3A-
13
6. Reconnect shock absorber to lower control arm
and torque to 30
Ib.ft.
7. Remove spring compressor.
8. Install front wheel, and lower the car.
9. Check front end alignment.
Installation Opel 1900 Manta
CAUTION:
Fasteners are important attachingparts in
that they could
aff&
the-performance of
vitaI
com-
ponents and systems, and/or could resu/t in major
repair expenses. They must be repraced with one of
the same part number or with an equivaknt part, if
replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a re-
placement part of
ksser
quality or substitute design.
Torque values must be used as specified dmitig reas-
sembIy to assure proper retention of these parts.
1. Loosely attach lower control arm to front cross
member.
2. Properly seat spring between lower control arm
and cross member.
3. Raise jack and place lower control into position.
4. Attach lower control ball joint to steering knuckle
and torque nut to 54
Ib.ft.
5. Tighten lower control arm to cross member bolt
to 43
lb.ft.
6. Attach stabilizer bar to lower control arm and
torque to 87
lb.ft.
7. Attach stabilizer bar to cross member to body
support.
8. Install shock absorber and torque lower attaching
nut and bolt to 30
lb.ft.
9. Install nuts on upper shock absorber attaching
studs. Tighten nuts until a distance from top of nut
to stud is approximately
l/2
inch.
10. Install front wheels and tighten nuts to 65
lb.ft.
11. Remove stands and lower car.
STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
Removal GT
1. Raise car and support with stands.
2. Remove wheel nuts. Remove wheel assembly.
Figure 3A-2 1 Caliper Attachment
4. Remove spindle grease cap. Remove cotter pin
and spindle nut. Remove wheel hub with disc.
5. Install J-21689 spring compressor and compress
spring until 3-l/8” clearance is obtained between
spring compressor and lower spring leaf.
6. Remove upper ball joint using tie rod remover,
J-
21687.
7. Remove shock absorber at lower attachment only.
8. Remove lower ball joint using J-21687 remover
and remove steering knuckle. Remove dust shield
from steering knuckle.
Removal Opel
1900.
Manta
1. Raise car and support with stands.
2. Detach brake caliper and steering arm from steer-
ing knuckle.
3. Remove castle nut cotter pin, unscrew nut and
pull steering knuckle off upper control arm ball joint.
4. Unscrew brake caliper and suspend it in wheel
house.
5. Remove front wheel hub.
6. Unscrew steering arm and brake cover plate from
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