Half shafts — removal and installation (Opel Astra G)

1. Raise the front of the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheel. (To reduce oil or fluid loss, it is recommended to raise one side of the vehicle).

2. Unscrew the axle shaft nut (see photo).

3. Unscrew the nut and press out the steering rod end.

4. Loosen the bolts, remove the brake hose bracket from the suspension strut and remove the hose from the bracket.

5. The further procedure for removing the axle shaft is illustrated in the photo.

5. The further procedure for removing the axle shaft is illustrated in the photo.

6. Secure the disconnected axle shaft and suspension strut.

7. Remove the engine protective panel. Place a pan under the transmission.

8. Use a pry bar to pry the axle shaft out of the transmission housing (see photo). On 1.8L 2000 models, there is a special groove for the tool in the inner CV joint housing. Remove the half shaft.

8. Use a pry bar to pry the axle shaft out of the transmission housing (see photo). On 1.8L 2000…

Attention! After removing the axle shaft, do not roll the car to avoid damaging the hub bearings. If you need to move the car, insert a stud or bolt of the appropriate diameter into the hub and secure it with nuts.

9. If the vibration damper will be moved to a new axle shaft, measure the distance between the edge of the damper and the end of the axle shaft (see photo).

10. Install the axle shaft in reverse order. Check the condition of the axle shaft seal, replace if necessary (see photo). Replace the axle shaft retaining ring. Tighten the axle shaft nut in several stages (see Technical data). Replace the cotter pin nut (see photo).