Car front suspension Opel Astra J (petrol)

Features of the front suspension design
The front suspension is independent, lever-spring type MacPherson, with telescopic shock absorber struts, coil springs, lower wishbones and anti-roll bar. Fig....

Checking the technical condition of the front suspension parts on the car
All checks and work should be carried out from underneath the vehicle, installed on a lift or inspection pit (with front wheels up). During each maintenance...

Removal and installation the front suspension shock absorber
You will need: open-end wrench "24", two wrenches "18", TORX wrench E50. 1. Brake the vehicle with the parking brake and install the anti-rollback stops...

Repair of the front suspension shock absorber
Repairing the shock absorber of a telescopic shock absorber strut usually does not lead to the desired result, so if necessary, we recommend replacing the...

Replacing the upper support of the front suspension shock absorber strut
To replace the upper shock absorber strut support, you must remove the strut from the vehicle (see Removal and installation the front suspension shock absorber...

Replacing the ball joint of the front suspension shock absorber
If the support check confirmed the need to replace the ball joint (see Checking the technical condition of the front suspension parts on the car ), replace the...

Replacing the front suspension arm
You will need: two keys "for 18", two keys "for 15". 1. Raise and support the front of the vehicle. Remove the wheel. 2. Remove the engine splash guard (see...

Replacing the front suspension stabilizer bar components
You will need: keys "18", "17", TORX E10, flat-blade screwdriver. 1. Brake the vehicle with the parking brake and install the anti-rollback stops ("shoes")...

Removal and installation the steering knuckle
You will need: keys "8", "15" (two), "18" (two), socket head "32". 1. Raise and support the front of the vehicle. Remove the wheel. 2. Loosen the hub nut....

Replacing the front wheel hub
The front wheel hub is a non-separable unit, so if the hub bearing fails, replace the hub. Note: If the bearing of one of the hubs fails, we recommend...

Removal and installation the front suspension subframe
You will need: keys "8", "13", "18", "21", flat-blade screwdriver. 1. Brake the vehicle with the parking brake and install the anti-rollback stops ("shoes")...

Checking and adjusting wheel alignment angles
Checking and adjusting the wheel alignment angles is necessary to ensure good stability and control of the vehicle, as well as uniform wear of the tires during...

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