Rear shock absorber rod — removal and installation (Opel Omega A)

1. Position the vehicle over an inspection pit. The rear of the vehicle can be jacked up and supported on axle stands under the wishbones, but the tilted position of the center of the vehicle makes the work difficult. Jack up the wishbone with a jack and a suitable wooden block.

2. On Sedan models, open the trunk lid and remove the rubber cover from the top of the shock absorber rod (photo). On Wagon models, remove the screws and lift the trim over the shock absorber rod (photo).





3. Unscrew the upper mounting nuts and remove the gasket and rubber cushion.

4. On models equipped with the rear sub-valve alignment system, then unclip the pressure line from the shock absorber rod.

5. Unscrew the lower mount and remove the shock absorber rod.



6. When installing, first place the shock absorber rod on the diagonal arm and insert the bolts loosely into the lower mount.

7. On models equipped with a rear suspension leveling system, install the pressure line and carefully inflate the shock absorber piston rod until it protrudes through the upper mount.

8. Install the upper rubber cushion and gasket and tighten the nut and lock nut to the specified tightening torque Specification. The distance between the lock nut and the top of the shock absorber piston rod should be 13.0 mm.



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9. Tighten the lower mounting bolt with the specified tightening torque Specification.

10. Install the cladding (models of Universal) or a rubber cap (sedan models).

11. Lower the car to the ground.

12. On models with rear suspension leveling system, inflate the system to the specified value.