Steering rods — removal and installation (Opel Omega B)

Removal

1. Remove the front wheels.



2. Unscrew the fastening nut.





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3. Using a ball joint separator (left), separate the tie rod from the steering knuckle (right).

4. Loosen the tension bolt and unscrew the rod from the tube, counting the exact number of turns.



5. To remove the center tie rod, first remove the outer tie rods.



6. Mark the installation position of the center tie rod (indicated by the arrow, the engine and gearbox have been removed).



7. Unscrew the nut (indicated by the arrow) fastening the central steering rod to the steering arm.



8. Unscrew the nut (indicated by the arrow) fastening the central steering rod to the steering gear lever.



9. Disconnect the rod from the steering gear lever and steering knuckle.

Installation

1. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.



2. Tighten all mounting nuts to the specified torque.