Car wheel suspension Opel Insignia A
Front suspension
This vehicle can be equipped with one of two types of front suspension - GNA and GNB. The GNA suspension is a McPherson strut with a spring and shock absorber...
This vehicle can be equipped with one of two types of front suspension - GNA and GNB. The GNA suspension is a McPherson strut with a spring and shock absorber...
Rear suspension
The car is equipped with an independent rear suspension. The rear suspension is adjusted by means of adjustable longitudinal rods and lower arms. The rear...
The car is equipped with an independent rear suspension. The rear suspension is adjusted by means of adjustable longitudinal rods and lower arms. The rear...
Electronic suspension control
The electronically controlled ZF Sachs suspension system individually controls the damping force of each of the four shock absorbers in order to reduce the...
The electronically controlled ZF Sachs suspension system individually controls the damping force of each of the four shock absorbers in order to reduce the...
Measuring wheel alignment angles
Impaired control and vibrations are not always the result of improper wheel alignment. One possible cause is wheel and tire imbalance. Another cause is wear or...
Impaired control and vibrations are not always the result of improper wheel alignment. One possible cause is wheel and tire imbalance. Another cause is wear or...
Wheel alignment
Wheel toe is the amount by which the front and/or rear wheels of a vehicle are turned inward or outward relative to the straight-ahead position. If the wheels...
Wheel toe is the amount by which the front and/or rear wheels of a vehicle are turned inward or outward relative to the straight-ahead position. If the wheels...
Camber and angle of longitudinal inclination of the wheel rotation axis
Camber is the angle of deviation of the plane of rotation of the wheel from the vertical. The angle (camber) is positive if the wheel (its upper edge) tilted...
Camber is the angle of deviation of the plane of rotation of the wheel from the vertical. The angle (camber) is positive if the wheel (its upper edge) tilted...
Rear axle turning angle
The rear axle caster angle (3) is the orientation of the rear wheels (1) relative to the vehicle's centerline (2). If the caster angle is not zero, the vehicle...
The rear axle caster angle (3) is the orientation of the rear wheels (1) relative to the vehicle's centerline (2). If the caster angle is not zero, the vehicle...
Replacing the wheel hub
Removal 1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the wheel from the car. 3. Remove and secure the brake caliper to the vehicle body, then remove the brake...
Removal 1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the wheel from the car. 3. Remove and secure the brake caliper to the vehicle body, then remove the brake...
Replacing the front suspension stabilizer bar struts
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheels from the vehicle. 3. Loosen the mounting nuts (1) of the anti-roll bar. Note: Tightening torque: 65...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheels from the vehicle. 3. Loosen the mounting nuts (1) of the anti-roll bar. Note: Tightening torque: 65...
Replacing the stabilizer bar
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheels from the vehicle. 3. For all-wheel drive versions: remove the propeller shaft. 4. Disconnect the...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheels from the vehicle. 3. For all-wheel drive versions: remove the propeller shaft. 4. Disconnect the...
Removal and installation the GMA front suspension strut assembly
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheels from the vehicle. 3. Disconnect the anti-roll bar from the front suspension strut. 4. Using a...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheels from the vehicle. 3. Disconnect the anti-roll bar from the front suspension strut. 4. Using a...
GMA Lower Control Arm Replacement
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle. 3. Support the steering knuckle with a suitable jack. 4. Use the CH 43631 puller...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle. 3. Support the steering knuckle with a suitable jack. 4. Use the CH 43631 puller...
GMA Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the lower front suspension arm. 4. Loosen the bolt (1) securing the...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the lower front suspension arm. 4. Loosen the bolt (1) securing the...
Replacing the steering knuckle of the GMA suspension
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the wheel hub with bearing. 4. Disconnect the steering rod end from the...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the wheel hub with bearing. 4. Disconnect the steering rod end from the...
Removal and installation the GNB front suspension strut assembly
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle. 3. Using a suitable jack, support the lower suspension arm. 4. Disconnect the...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle. 3. Using a suitable jack, support the lower suspension arm. 4. Disconnect the...
Replacing the steering knuckle and front suspension fork GNB
Removal 1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle. 3. Disconnect the steering rod end from the steering knuckle. 4. Unscrew...
Removal 1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle. 3. Disconnect the steering rod end from the steering knuckle. 4. Unscrew...
GNB Lower Control Arm Replacement
Removal 1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheel. 3. Loosen the nuts (1) securing the lower arm of the front suspension. 4. Remove the bolts...
Removal 1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheel. 3. Loosen the nuts (1) securing the lower arm of the front suspension. 4. Remove the bolts...
Replacing the upper ball joint of the front suspension GNB
See section " Replacing the steering knuckle and front suspension fork " higher.
See section " Replacing the steering knuckle and front suspension fork " higher.
Disassembly and assembly of the front suspension strut
1. Install the suspension strut into the CH-6066 holder (5). 2. Compress the spring (4) using the CH-6068 tool to relieve the upper part of the strut. 3....
1. Install the suspension strut into the CH-6066 holder (5). 2. Compress the spring (4) using the CH-6068 tool to relieve the upper part of the strut. 3....
Shock absorber disposal
Caution: Use suitable eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from getting into your eyes. 1. Clamp the shock absorber in a vice in a horizontal...
Caution: Use suitable eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from getting into your eyes. 1. Clamp the shock absorber in a vice in a horizontal...
Replacing the rear suspension trailing arm
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the cables and pipes from the holder (1). 4. Loosen the four bolts (2)...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the cables and pipes from the holder (1). 4. Loosen the four bolts (2)...
GNC Rear Suspension Spring Replacement
Caution: To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, use proper tools and equipment to support the rear lower control arm when removing the suspension...
Caution: To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, use proper tools and equipment to support the rear lower control arm when removing the suspension...
Replacing the GNC suspension adjusting rod
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the inner fastening (1) of the adjusting rod. Note. During installation,...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the inner fastening (1) of the adjusting rod. Note. During installation,...
Replacing the GNC suspension trunnion
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. 4. Remove the rear suspension spring. 5....
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. 4. Remove the rear suspension spring. 5....
GNC Stabilizer Bar Replacement
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Loosen the nut (1) of the anti-roll bar. Note. Tightening torque: 50 Nm. To...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Loosen the nut (1) of the anti-roll bar. Note. Tightening torque: 50 Nm. To...
GNC Stabilizer Bar Replacement
Removal 1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheels from the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear muffler assembly. 4. Unscrew the suspension trailing...
Removal 1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheels from the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear muffler assembly. 4. Unscrew the suspension trailing...
GNC Suspension Shock Absorber Replacement
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear fender liner from the car body. 4. Unscrew the two upper...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear fender liner from the car body. 4. Unscrew the two upper...
GNC Rear Upper Arm Replacement
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Loosen the inner bolt (1) securing the upper arm of the rear suspension. Note....
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Loosen the inner bolt (1) securing the upper arm of the rear suspension. Note....
GNC Rear Lower Arm Replacement
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear suspension spring. 4. Loosen the inner fastening (1) of the...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear suspension spring. 4. Loosen the inner fastening (1) of the...
GNC Suspension Subframe Replacement
Removal 1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheels from the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear muffler assembly. 4. Disconnect the anti-roll bar from...
Removal 1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheels from the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear muffler assembly. 4. Disconnect the anti-roll bar from...
GNE Rear Suspension Spring Replacement
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the anti-roll bar from the rear suspension lower arm. 4. Without...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the anti-roll bar from the rear suspension lower arm. 4. Without...
GNE Rear Lower Arm Replacement
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear suspension spring. 4. Loosen the mounting nut and disconnect the...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear suspension spring. 4. Loosen the mounting nut and disconnect the...
GNE Rear Suspension Shock Absorber Replacement
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear fender liner from the car body. 4. Unscrew the two upper bolts...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear fender liner from the car body. 4. Unscrew the two upper bolts...
Replacing the stabilizer bar of the GNE suspension
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Loosen the two nuts (1) securing the anti-roll bar. Note: Tightening torque: 50...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Loosen the two nuts (1) securing the anti-roll bar. Note: Tightening torque: 50...
Replacing the anti-roll bar of the GNE suspension
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheels from the vehicle. 3. Disconnect the anti-roll bar struts from the anti-roll bar. 4. Loosen the four...
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheels from the vehicle. 3. Disconnect the anti-roll bar struts from the anti-roll bar. 4. Loosen the four...
Replacing the wheel hub with suspension bearing GNE
1. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear suspension spring. 3. Remove the rear brake disc. 4. Unscrew the lower shock absorber mount. 5....
1. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear suspension spring. 3. Remove the rear brake disc. 4. Unscrew the lower shock absorber mount. 5....
Replacing the GNE suspension adjusting rod
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheels from the vehicle. 3. Unscrew the nut and washer of the inner fastening of the adjusting rod. 4....
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheels from the vehicle. 3. Unscrew the nut and washer of the inner fastening of the adjusting rod. 4....
GNE Rear Upper Arm Replacement
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Loosen the inner fastening (1) of the upper arm of the rear suspension. Note....
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Loosen the inner fastening (1) of the upper arm of the rear suspension. Note....
Replacing the GNE suspension trunnion
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. 4. Remove the rear wheel hub with bearing....
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. 4. Remove the rear wheel hub with bearing....
GNE Suspension Subframe Replacement
Removal 1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheels from the vehicle. 3. Remove the muffler. 4. Remove the parking brake cables from the...
Removal 1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheels from the vehicle. 3. Remove the muffler. 4. Remove the parking brake cables from the...
Disposal of GNE rear shock absorber
Attention. Air shock absorbers contain gas under high pressure. Do not remove the retaining ring from inside the upper part of the tube. If the retaining ring...
Attention. Air shock absorbers contain gas under high pressure. Do not remove the retaining ring from inside the upper part of the tube. If the retaining ring...
Replacing the electronic control unit of the GNE suspension
1. Remove the trim from the left side of the luggage compartment. 2. Remove the rear electronic center. 3. Remove the electronic suspension control unit (1)...
1. Remove the trim from the left side of the luggage compartment. 2. Remove the rear electronic center. 3. Remove the electronic suspension control unit (1)...
GNE Front Suspension Lower Cortical Acceleration Sensor Replacement
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle. 3. Loosen the bolt (1) securing the sensor. Note: Tightening torque: 9 Nm. 4....
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle. 3. Loosen the bolt (1) securing the sensor. Note: Tightening torque: 9 Nm. 4....
Replacing the upper vertical acceleration sensor of the front suspension GNE
1. Unscrew the two fastening nuts (1). Note: Tightening torque: 9 Nm. 2. Disconnect the connector and remove the upper front suspension vertical acceleration...
1. Unscrew the two fastening nuts (1). Note: Tightening torque: 9 Nm. 2. Disconnect the connector and remove the upper front suspension vertical acceleration...
Replacing the rear GNE suspension position sensor
1. Fold down the backrest on the left side of the rear seat. 2. Lift the floor trim panel and the soundproofing material in the front left part of the luggage...
1. Fold down the backrest on the left side of the rear seat. 2. Lift the floor trim panel and the soundproofing material in the front left part of the luggage...
Wheel alignment angles
Note: Wheel alignment angles should be measured under the following conditions: full fuel tank, no passengers, and vehicle parked on a flat surface....
Note: Wheel alignment angles should be measured under the following conditions: full fuel tank, no passengers, and vehicle parked on a flat surface....
Tightening torques for threaded connections
Wheel alignment Front suspension Rear suspension Electronic suspension control system
Wheel alignment Front suspension Rear suspension Electronic suspension control system
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