Removal and installation shock absorbers (Opel Frontera A)

Removal

1. Before removing the shock absorber, find out whether it is hydraulic or gas-filled.

2. Before removing the shock absorber, it is necessary to lift the transverse arm by compressing the shock absorber.



3. Disconnect the shock absorber from the top side of the chassis, i.e. unscrew the nut and remove both washers and the buffer.

4. Sometimes it is enough to replace the bushings. In this case, lower the steering knuckle arm so that the shock absorber comes out of the holder, remove the bushings and install new ones.

5. Unscrew the bolt and nut from the bottom of the transverse arm and remove the shock absorber.

6. Remove the buffer and washer from the cylinder rod.

7. To check the removed shock absorber, clamp it vertically in a vice and press it down. The rod must provide the same resistance throughout its entire travel path. there should be no "dead" zones. Replace the buffer if necessary.

Installation

The shock absorber is installed in the reverse order of removal.

1. Tighten the top mounting nut to 20 Nm.

2. Tighten the bolt and nut at the bottom to 83 Nm.