Common parameters
suspension type |
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Independent, with MacPherson struts, gas-filled shock absorbers and anti-roll bar |
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Semi-independent, with torsion beam, trailing arms, screw springs and telescopic dampers. On Wagon models as optional height adjustment system rear ground clearance |
steering type |
Rack, hydraulically reinforced on all models |
Type and volume of power steering hydraulic fluid |
see chapter Manual |
Rear wheel bearings
Maximum permissible value of axial play, mm |
0.05 |
Limit value of radial play, mm |
0.04 |
Maximum allowable bearing misalignment, mm |
0.1 |
Steering gear
gear ratio |
17:1 |
Wheels and tires
Size characteristics wheels |
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1.6L SOHC and 1.4L DOHC Models |
5SJX14 (standard), 6JX15 and 6JX16 (additionally) |
Models 1.6L DOHC, 1.8 and 2.0L |
6JX15 (standard), 5SJX14 and 6JX16 (additionally) |
Tire sizes |
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Wheels 5SJX14 |
175/70 R14-84T, 185/70 R14-88T, 185/70 R14-88H, 185/65 R14-86T, 185/65R/14-86H |
Wheels 6JX15 |
195/60 R15-88H, 195/60 R15-88V, 195/65 R15-91H |
Wheels 6JX16 |
205/50 R16-87V |
Front wheel alignment
Models after 1999 release |
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-1°10'±10' |
The angle of the longitudinal inclination of the axis of rotation of the wheel (run-out)
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Astra models | |
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4°±1° |
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3°25'±1° |
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3°00' |
Maximum allowable difference between wheels | |
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1° |
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+0°’±10' |
Collapse in a turn (inner wheel rotated 20°)
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1°20'±45' |
Models since 2000 |
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Astra models | |
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-1°00'±20' |
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-1 °10'±30' |
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-0°50'±30' |
Models Zafira
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-0°20±30' |
Maximum allowable difference between wheels
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1° |
The angle of the longitudinal inclination of the axis of rotation of the wheel (run-out) | |
Astra models | |
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4°00'±30' |
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4°15'±30' |
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Standard suspension and low clearance suspension
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3°30'±30' |
Off-road type suspension
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3°45'±30' |
Models Zafira
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3°10'±30' |
Maximum allowable difference between wheels
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1° |
Convergence
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0°00'±20' |
Collapse in a turn (inner wheel rotated 20°) | |
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1°20'±45' |
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1°09'±45' |
Rear wheel alignment
Models up to 1999 release |
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collapse | |
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-1°40'±30' |
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-1°45'±30' |
Maximum allowable difference between wheels
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35' |
Convergence
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+0°10' +30'/-20' |
Models since 2000 |
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Astra models | |
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-1°40'±30' |
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-1°45'±30' |
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-1°45'±30' |
Maximum allowable difference between wheels
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35' |
Convergence | |
Astra models | |
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+0°20±30'/-20' |
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+0°25'+30'/-20' |
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+0°15'+30'/-20' |
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+0°12'+30'/-20' |
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+0°17'+30'/-20' |
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+0°07'+30'/-20' |
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+0°10'+30'/-20' |
Maximum allowable difference between wheels
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15' |
Tightening force of threaded connections, Nm
Front suspension
Connection type |
Meaning |
thrust (rack) anti-roll bar |
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65 |
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65 |
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20 |
Through bolt of a forward support of a suspension bracket of the power unit |
55 |
Mounting the lower suspension arm to the subframe |
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90 |
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Pull up to 75° |
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Pull up to 15° |
Bolt of a collar of fastening of the lower spherical finger to a rotary fist
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100 |
Attaching the lower ball joint to the lower arm |
35 |
Fastening of assembly of a rotary fist to a rack |
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50 |
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90 |
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Pull up to 45° |
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Pull up to 15° |
hub nut |
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120 |
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Fully loosen the nut (up to manual rotation) |
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20 |
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Reach 80°, plus (of necessity) before the first match cotter pin holes |
Fastening the bracket for the rear suspension support of the power unit to the crankcase transmission |
80 |
Upper rack support |
55 |
Subframe support bolts |
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90 |
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Pull up to 45° |
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Pull up to 15° |
Mounting the hub assembly to the steering knuckle |
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90 |
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Pull up to 30° |
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Pull up to 15° |
Rear suspension
Connection type |
Meaning |
Union nuts of union connections of brake pipes |
16 |
Attaching the hub bracket to the lower trailing arm
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50 |
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Stretch to an angle of 30° |
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Pull up to 15° |
shock absorber |
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Fastening to the body element |
90 |
Suspension arm mount |
110 |
Fastening of a forward support of a torsion beam |
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Central bolt |
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90 |
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Pull up to 60° |
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Pull up to 15° |
Bolts of fastening of an arm of a support to the bottom |
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90 |
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Pull up to 30° |
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Pull up to 15° |
Steering
Connection type |
Meaning |
Bolts of fastening of the airbag module to a steering wheel |
8 |
Mounting the steering pump to the steering gear and subframe |
22 |
Mounting the heat shield to the steering gear |
4 |
Union nuts of union connections of hydraulic hoses of high pressure |
27 |
Fastening the support bracket for high pressure hoses to the steering mechanism |
4 |
Fastening the rear suspension support of the power unit to the subframe |
55 |
Fastening the steering column to the cross member of the bulkhead of the engine compartment
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22 |
Fastening of an intermediate shaft of a steering column to an axis of the steering mechanism
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22 |
Mounting the steering gear to the subframe |
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45 |
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Pull up to 45° |
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Pull up to 15° |
Steering wheel nut |
22 |
Tie Rod End Lock Nut |
60 |
Fastening of a spherical finger of a tip of steering draft to a rotary fist
|
60 |
Tie rod attachment to rack |
90 |
Wheels
Connection type |
Meaning |
All models |
110 |
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