Opel 1900 - Steering Linkage Tightening Specifications

STEERING LINKAGE 38-21
4. Attach rubber bellows to axial joint using hose
Clamp.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY OF TIE RODS
The ball joint of the tie rod end on the Opel 1900 _
Manta is maintenance free and must not be disassem-
bled.
Disassembly - GT
?. Loosen tie rod clamp bolt and unscrew outer tie
rod ball stud from tie rod. See Figure 3B-6.
2. Remove retainer ring from outer ball stud of tie
rod and take off rubber sealing cap.
Reassembly GT
1. Install rubber sealing cap and retainer ring onto
outer ball stud.
2. Screw outer tie rod ball stud into tie rod and
tighten clamp bolt.
CAUTION: Fasteners for tie rods are important
attaching parts in that they could affect the per-
formance of vital components and systems, and-
TIE ROD
\ r
CLAMP
OUTER
y BALL STUD
RETAINER RING
SEALING RING
Figure 38-6 Tie Rod and Outer Ball Stud
/or could result in major repair expense. They must
be replaced with one of the same part number or with
an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary.
Do not use a replacement part or lesser quality or
substitute design. Torque values must be used as
specified during reassembly to assure proper reten-
tion of these parts.
SPECIFICATIONS
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Location
Ball Stud to Rack (GT)
Ball Stud to Steering Arm (GT)
Tie Rod End to Steering Arm (1900 . Manta)
Tie Rod Lock Nut (1900 - Manta)
Torque
Lb.Ft.
43
29
29
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