Removal and installation suspension arms (Opel Kadett E)

Removal

Raise and support the front of the vehicle and remove the front wheel.

Disconnect the end of the anti-roll bar from the suspension arm. Disconnect the arm ball joint from the steering knuckle.

Remove the front and rear suspension arm pivot bolts and remove the arm.

Installation

Install the suspension arm in place. The long part of the rear support should be directed toward the middle part of the car, and the flat of the silent block should touch the floor of the body. Insert the front bolt into the arm from front to back, looking in the direction of travel of the car. Screw in the bolts for fastening the rear arm bracket. Screw new self-locking nuts onto the bolts.

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Connect the suspension arm to the steering knuckle with a ball joint and a new crown nut, secure the nut with a cotter pin.

Tighten the control arm pivot bolt nuts with the vehicle lowered and loaded with two passengers in the front seats.