2. Remove the corresponding wheel.
3. On models not equipped with brake pad wear sensors, move the lock (see resist. illustration) down and disconnect the ABS sensor harness connector. On models with brake pad wear sensors, you must first move the first latch down, and then turn the second latch in the direction indicated by the arrow and disconnect the ABS sensor wiring connector.
Note: On models with automatic ride height control (CDC) 4 electrical connectors must be disconnected.
4. On models equipped with CDC, remove the sensor with holder from the shock absorber.
5. Remove the wire from the shock absorber.
6. Release the brake hose from the holder on the shock absorber (see chapter 9).
7. Loosen the top fixing nut (see resist. illustration) anti-roll bar struts, holding the strut mounting axis from turning with a second wrench. Remove the axle and remove the rack.
8. Mark the position of the lower mounting bolts (see illustration 2.7) on the steering knuckle, for which circle their heads with a marker.
Attention: During installation, the bolts must be installed strictly in the same place - when the position of the bolts changes, the camber will change!
9. Turn out the lower fixing bolts of a shock-absorber rack from a rotary fist and wring out a rotary fist outside,
10. Ask an assistant to support the shock absorber from below.
11 Open the hood. With the help of a special device (see resist. illustration) remove the retaining ring of the upper cover of the shock absorber and remove the shock absorber from the front wheel arch.
Note: The retaining ring will be damaged during removal and must be replaced without fail.
12. Installation is made in an order, the return to an order of removal. When installing a new retaining ring (it consists of two half rings) it must be compressed using a special tool Opel KM-6384. Self-locking bolts and nuts must be used to fasten the shock absorber strut - the bolts must be inserted from the front. When installing, it is necessary to align the bolt heads with the previously applied marks. Tighten the shock absorber mounting bolts to the required torque in 3 steps (see specs).
Attention: If the camber adjustment is carried out immediately after the shock absorber strut is installed, pre-tighten the connection with a force of 50 Nm and then, after adjustment, tighten it completely.
At service stations, a special HAZE 6690 template is used to check the wheel alignment; for individual use, you can cut out the corresponding template from thick cardboard.
13. If the rack was removed outside the service workshop, have the camber checked by a workshop as soon as possible.
Attention: The lower self-locking mounting bolts and nuts of the shock absorber strut must be replaced after each unscrewing! It is recommended that you always have a spare set of bolts and nuts in your vehicle.
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