General description (Opel Omega A)

The final drive mechanism is mounted on the rear suspension crossmember. The rubber that dampens the block attached to the rear of the final drive mechanism is also a cushion for the rear suspension crossmember. Two drive shafts transmit rotation from the final drive differential to the rear wheels, which are mounted on a fully independent rear suspension.

A limited slip differential can be installed on new vehicles or can be installed later during a rebuild, but it requires special tools and the existing crown wheel must be heated to a certain temperature before bolting. Because of this, the procedure is not covered in this Section. The procedure for overhauling the final drive differential is also not covered.

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