Steering Specifications (Opel Omega A)

For later model years, see Appendix at the end of the Manual (Section 13).

Type - Worm shaft with pendulum and amplifier

Ratio - 14.5:1

Lubricant type - Dexron II type ATF (Duckhams Uni-Matic or D-Matic)

Amount of lubricant - 1.0 liter

Camber - from -0°45' to -0°15'

Maximum deviation of left and right wheel - 1°

Longitudinal inclination of kingpin:

• Sedan - from + 4°30' to + 6°30'
• Station wagon - from +4° to +6°

Maximum deviation of left and right wheel - 1°

Toe-in angle adjustment - 0°05' - 0°25' (1.0 - 3.0 mm) convergence

Tightening torques, Nm

• Steering column - 22
• Steering wheel - 25
• Articulated joint - 22
• Steering gear adjustment lock nut - 30
• Steering gear installation - 40
• Steering gear lining - 30
• Bearing Cap Lock Nut - 150
• Pendulum - 160
• Power steering connection - 42
• Power Steering Pump - 25
• Steering Tie Rod Ball Joint Nut - 60
• Outer Tie Rod Clamp Bolt - 10
• Installing the intermediate gear - 55
• Pendulum lever - 45

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