Rear suspension shock absorber (Opel Frontera B)

Removal

Raise the vehicle and support it on supports.

Loosen the nut, remove the washers and rubber bushings, then disconnect the shock absorber from the body bracket.



Loosen the nut and remove the shock absorber from the rear axle.

Installation

When installing, do not lubricate the rubber bushings of the shock absorber mount.

Install the lower part of the shock absorber onto the rear axle and secure it with the nut, without tightening it completely.

Install the shock absorber rod into the body bracket and secure it with rubber bushings, washers and a nut, without tightening it completely.

Lower the vehicle and tighten the shock absorber rod mounting nut to 20 N·m and the lower shock absorber mounting nut to 78 N·m.