Front and rear suspension of cars Opel Ascona C
Suspension — specifications
Front suspension. Type. - Independent with MacPherson struts and coil springs. Anti-roll rod. Suspension and steering angles. - Contact Specifications in...
Front suspension. Type. - Independent with MacPherson struts and coil springs. Anti-roll rod. Suspension and steering angles. - Contact Specifications in...
General description
The front suspension consists of telescopic hydraulic struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar and control bracket. The hub bearings are of the double-row ball...
The front suspension consists of telescopic hydraulic struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar and control bracket. The hub bearings are of the double-row ball...
Routine Maintenance — Suspension
Perform the following procedures at the intervals specified in the Routine Maintenance section at the beginning of this manual. 1. Check and adjust tire...
Perform the following procedures at the intervals specified in the Routine Maintenance section at the beginning of this manual. 1. Check and adjust tire...
Front suspension struts — removal and installation
1. Remove the center plate from the road wheel. 2. Remove the cotter pin from the hub nut and loosen the nut. 3. Raise the car, support it securely, and then...
1. Remove the center plate from the road wheel. 2. Remove the cotter pin from the hub nut and loosen the nut. 3. Raise the car, support it securely, and then...
Front Hub Bearing — Replacement
1. Remove the suspension strut as shown in previous Section . 2. Remove the screw from the funnel-shaped recess and remove the brake disc from the hub. 3. Now...
1. Remove the suspension strut as shown in previous Section . 2. Remove the screw from the funnel-shaped recess and remove the brake disc from the hub. 3. Now...
Front Suspension Strut — Inspection
1. The suspension struts are of the replaceable cartridge type, which makes it easy to repair them if they lose their shock-absorbing properties. 2. After...
1. The suspension struts are of the replaceable cartridge type, which makes it easy to repair them if they lose their shock-absorbing properties. 2. After...
Front Suspension Control Bracket — Removal and Installation
1. The control bracket can be removed separately, leaving its support attached to the machine. 2. Raise the front of the car and remove the road wheel ( see...
1. The control bracket can be removed separately, leaving its support attached to the machine. 2. Raise the front of the car and remove the road wheel ( see...
Control Bracket Bushings — Replacement
1. It is best to remove flexible bushings and install new ones using a press. However, using a bolt with suitable gaskets and washers when removing and...
1. It is best to remove flexible bushings and install new ones using a press. However, using a bolt with suitable gaskets and washers when removing and...
Control Bracket Ball Joint — Replacement
1. Remove the control bracket from the machine as indicated in Section 6 , drill out the ball joint rivets using a 12.0mm drill bit. Remove the ball joint. 2....
1. Remove the control bracket from the machine as indicated in Section 6 , drill out the ball joint rivets using a 12.0mm drill bit. Remove the ball joint. 2....
Control Bracket Support — Removal and Installation
All models. 1. The check bracket is usually removed during engine, gearbox or drive shaft disassembly, and the operations described here are aimed at...
All models. 1. The check bracket is usually removed during engine, gearbox or drive shaft disassembly, and the operations described here are aimed at...
Front anti-roll bar
1. Raise the front of the vehicle and disconnect the anti-roll bar end links from the suspension control brackets (photo). Photo 10.1 Front anti-roll bar end...
1. Raise the front of the vehicle and disconnect the anti-roll bar end links from the suspension control brackets (photo). Photo 10.1 Front anti-roll bar end...
Rear hub bearings — lining
1. Raise the rear of the machine. If the vehicle is equipped with stamped steel wheels, there is no need to remove the road wheel, but only the wheel bolt...
1. Raise the rear of the machine. If the vehicle is equipped with stamped steel wheels, there is no need to remove the road wheel, but only the wheel bolt...
Rear Hub Bearings — Replacement
1. Raise the rear of the car and remove the road wheel ( see Chapter 9, Section 3 ). 2. Remove the brake drums ( Chapter 9 ). 3. Remove the dust cap and remove...
1. Raise the rear of the car and remove the road wheel ( see Chapter 9, Section 3 ). 2. Remove the brake drums ( Chapter 9 ). 3. Remove the dust cap and remove...
Rear shock absorber — removal, inspection and installation
1. Due to the design of the rear axle, it is important that the shock absorbers are removed and installed one at a time. 2. For models equipped with a level...
1. Due to the design of the rear axle, it is important that the shock absorbers are removed and installed one at a time. 2. For models equipped with a level...
Rear anti-roll bar — removal and installation
1. On some models, an anti-roll bar is installed on the rear suspension system. Although the anti-roll bar support points differ on pre- and post-1985 models...
1. On some models, an anti-roll bar is installed on the rear suspension system. Although the anti-roll bar support points differ on pre- and post-1985 models...
Rear Coil Spring — Removal and Installation
1. For models equipped with a level control system ( see Section 19 ) first release the pressure as indicated in Section 21 . 2. Raise the rear of the vehicle...
1. For models equipped with a level control system ( see Section 19 ) first release the pressure as indicated in Section 21 . 2. Raise the rear of the vehicle...
Short axle rear suspension — removal and installation
1. Remove the hub as shown in Section 12 . 2. Unscrew and remove the four bolts that secure the short axle support flange to the axle flange. Remove the short...
1. Remove the hub as shown in Section 12 . 2. Unscrew and remove the four bolts that secure the short axle support flange to the axle flange. Remove the short...
Rear Axle — Removal and Installation
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, support it securely under the jacking points and remove the road wheels ( see Chapter 9, Section 3 ). 2. Disconnect the rear...
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, support it securely under the jacking points and remove the road wheels ( see Chapter 9, Section 3 ). 2. Disconnect the rear...
Flexible bushings of the closing lever — replacement
1. Support the body under the jacking points. Remove the wheels ( see Chapter 9, Section 3 ). 2. The rear axle needs to be supported, preferably with a...
1. Support the body under the jacking points. Remove the wheels ( see Chapter 9, Section 3 ). 2. The rear axle needs to be supported, preferably with a...
Level Control System — Description
1. This system is only installed on some models and its function is to compensate for the effect on the rear suspension due to the vehicle being loaded with...
1. This system is only installed on some models and its function is to compensate for the effect on the rear suspension due to the vehicle being loaded with...
Level control system (manual) — setup
1. Most machines are equipped with a manually adjustable system. The compressed air line is used to increase the system pressure through a valve in the load...
1. Most machines are equipped with a manually adjustable system. The compressed air line is used to increase the system pressure through a valve in the load...
Level Control System Components — Removal and Installation (General Description)
1. If you suspect a fault in the level control system, it is important that it is checked by your dealer without delay. If you suspect a leak in the system,...
1. If you suspect a fault in the level control system, it is important that it is checked by your dealer without delay. If you suspect a leak in the system,...
Rear wheel arrangement
1. The rear wheel alignment and camber are set during the manufacturing process and are not subject to adjustment. 2. Any deviation from the tolerances given...
1. The rear wheel alignment and camber are set during the manufacturing process and are not subject to adjustment. 2. Any deviation from the tolerances given...
Wheels and Tyres — General Care and Maintenance
Wheels and tires should not cause you any major problems, provided that you keep a close eye on their condition for excessive wear or damage. From this...
Wheels and tires should not cause you any major problems, provided that you keep a close eye on their condition for excessive wear or damage. From this...
Fault Diagnosis — Suspension
Symptom / Cause/s/. The car skids from side to side. Incorrect wheel alignment. ( See also Chapter 8 ). The ball joints of the front control bracket are worn...
Symptom / Cause/s/. The car skids from side to side. Incorrect wheel alignment. ( See also Chapter 8 ). The ball joints of the front control bracket are worn...
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