Car steering Opel Insignia A

General information
Steering wheel and steering column The steering wheel and steering column perform 4 primary functions: Driving a car. Protecting your car from theft. Creating...

Power steering system
The power steering system includes: Power steering pump. Power steering expansion tank. Pressure and return lines. Steering gear (rack and pinion). The...

Steering wheel replacement
Note: First remove the driver's airbag module (see chapter " Passive safety "). Caution: The additional passive safety system must be deactivated before...

Replacing the upper and lower steering column covers
Note: Before starting work, fully extend the telescopic steering column, setting the steering wheel to the position of maximum distance from the dashboard. 1....

Replacing the steering column switch bracket
1. Remove the steering wheel. 2. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers. 3. Unscrew the two mounting bolts (1). 4. Disconnect all electrical...

Replacing the steering column turn signal switch
1. Remove the steering column covers. 2. Disconnect the electrical connectors. 3. Press the latches and remove the turn signal stalk (1). 4. Installation is...

Replacing the steering column lock and ignition switch
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Remove the steering column covers. 3. Insert a 2mm diameter welding electrode into the hole in the top of the...

Replacing the intermediate steering shaft
Attention. Set the vehicle wheels to the straight-ahead position, then lock the steering wheel relative to the steering column to prevent rotation. Locking the...

Steering column replacement
Attention. Set the vehicle wheels to the straight-ahead position, then lock the steering wheel relative to the steering column to prevent rotation. Locking the...

Checking the power steering
1. Check the level of the power steering fluid in the expansion tank and the tension of the power steering pump drive belt. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3....

Bleeding the power steering system
Note. Use only clean, fresh power steering fluid of the specified type. Hoses that touch the subframe, body or engine may cause extraneous noise. Make sure...

Replacing the power steering pump (four-cylinder engines)
Removal 1. Cover the generator to prevent power steering fluid from getting on it. 2. Place a drip tray under the vehicle to collect the fluid. 3. Remove as...

Replacing the power steering pump (six-cylinder engines)
Removal 1. Place a drip tray under the vehicle to collect the fluid. 2. Remove as much working fluid as possible from the expansion tank. 4. Raise and secure...

Replacing the power steering pump pulley
1. Remove the power steering pump. 2. Using the SN-25034-C puller, remove the pulley (1) from the power steering pump. 3. The pulley is installed using the...

Replacing the power steering expansion tank (four-cylinder engine)
1. Remove as much working fluid as possible from the power steering expansion tank. 2. Place a drip tray under the vehicle to collect the fluid. 3. Loosen the...

Replacing the power steering expansion tank (six-cylinder engine)
1. Remove the fuel injector cover. 2. Remove as much working fluid as possible from the power steering expansion tank. 3. Place a drip tray under the vehicle...

Replacing the Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose (Four-Cylinder Engine)
1. Place a drip tray under the vehicle to collect the fluid. 2. Remove as much working fluid as possible from the power steering expansion tank. 3. Remove the...

Replacing the power steering pressure pipe/hose (six-cylinder engine)
1. Remove the fuel injector cover. 2. Place a drip tray under the vehicle to collect the fluid. 3. Remove as much working fluid as possible from the power...

Replacing the Power Steering Return Hose (Four Cylinder Engine)
1. Remove the battery tray. 2. Place a drip tray under the vehicle to collect the fluid. 3. Remove as much working fluid as possible from the power steering...

Replacing the Power Steering Return Hose (Six-Cylinder Engine)
1. Remove the fuel injector cover. 2. Place a drip tray under the vehicle to collect the fluid. 3. Remove as much working fluid as possible from the power...

Replacing the power steering radiator
1. Remove the front bumper trim. 2. Remove the central support bracket of the front bumper trim. 3. Remove the power steering expansion tank. 4. Loosen the...

Replacing the heat shield of the steering gear
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Loosen the two bolts (1) securing the steering gear heat shield. Note: Tightening torque: 9 Nm. 3. Remove the steering gear...

Replacing the steering gear
Attention. Set the vehicle wheels to the straight-ahead position, then lock the steering wheel relative to the steering column to prevent rotation. Locking the...

Replacing the steering gear dust boots
Removal 1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the outer tie rod end. 3. If equipped, remove the steering gear heat shield. 4. Loosen the nut (5) of the...

Replacing the steering gear pipes
1. Place a tray under the vehicle to collect the fluid. 2. Remove as much working fluid as possible from the power steering expansion tank. 3. Raise and secure...

Replacing inner tie rods
1. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle. 2. Remove the steering gear boot. 3. Place the special key SN-6247 on the plane of the inner steering rod housing....

Replacing the control unit of the system for changing the force on the steering wheel
1. Disconnect the battery. 2. Remove the lower instrument panel trim insulator. 3. Unhook the control unit of the variable steering force system from the...

Power Steering Pump Specification

Special tools and accessories

Operating materials

Tightening torques for threaded connections
Note*: Use new connector.

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