Car steering Opel Vectra A

General information and structure
The steering system consists of a steering wheel, steering gear, and steering rods. The steering wheel is mounted on a steering column, which transmits force...

Removal and installation the steering wheel
Removal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Carefully remove the steering wheel hub cover with a screwdriver. Carefully remove the steering wheel hub...

Removal and installation of steering rods
Attention! The rods have different internal threads (left and right). Removal Loosen the tie rod mounting bolt. Remove the two bolt retainers from the inside...

Removal and installation tie rod ends
Removal Loosen the wheel mounting bolts and raise the vehicle. Remove the wheel. Loosen the tie rod end nut. Loosen the clamping flange bolt. Remove the tip...

Removal and installation the power steering reservoir
Removal Loosen the tie bolt and release the tank mounting bracket. If the reservoir is removed for work not related to the power steering, set it aside with...

Removal and installation the power steering pump
1.8 and 2.0 liter engines Removal Remove the V-belt. Disconnect the supply and drain hoses, first loosening the clamps. Caution! Place a container underneath,...

Bleeding the hydraulic system (front-wheel drive vehicles)
It is necessary to remove air every time after opening the system. With the engine off, open the tank cap. Add oil up to the 1 ("MAX") mark. Start the engine...

Checking the condition of the steering rod end seals
Raise the front of the car. Using a portable lamp or flashlight, inspect the seals for damage, paying attention to possible traces of oil on and near the...

Checking the steering play
Set the wheels straight. Turn the steering wheel in different directions through an open window outside the car, observing the wheel. The play should not...

Checking the oil level in the power steering reservoir
The oil level in the power steering reservoir should be checked every 2 years or every 30,000 km. In all-wheel drive vehicles, the reservoir has a larger...

Checking, replacing and adjusting the tension of the V-belt
The power steering pump is installed in the engine compartment. In 1.6 L engines, the pump is driven by a poly V-belt. Examination Illuminate the engine...

Wheel alignment angles
Optimum driving characteristics and minimal tire wear are only achieved with the correct front wheel alignment. If tire wear is abnormal, the vehicle does not...

Measuring wheel alignment angles
Before taking measurements, the following conditions must be met: proper tire pressure, perfect tire profile; the car is loaded with 2x70 kg cargo on the front...

Wheel alignment
Set the wheels straight. This position is achieved when the control dimension 1 is 325 mm. To measure this dimension, place the Opel KM-476 control template...

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