Contents: Steering ⬇ Tightening torques, Nm ⬇
Steering type (all models) — Rack and pinion steering. On certain models, power steering is installed as standard, on others it can be installed at the owner's request.
Steering
Gear ratio:
- Non-power steering - 22:1 or 24.5:1
- Power steering - 18:1
For power steering fluid type, see. Section 1 Specifications.
Power steering drive belt tension (measured by a special Opel device):
- New belt - 250-300 N
- Belt used - 450N
Tightening torques, Nm
Steering gear mount (to the partition) — 22
Steering wheel mount - 25
Steering rod to steering gear - 95
Tie Rod End Clamp - 20
Tie rod end to ball joint of suspension strut - 60
Steering gear shaft to elastic coupling - 22
Steering gear pinion to flexible coupling - 22
Steering gear pinion - 40
Steering Damper Adjuster - 60
Couplings connecting the power steering hydraulic lines to the steering gear - 42
Couplings connecting the hydraulic line tube to the booster pump - 28
Couplings connecting the booster hydraulic lines to each other and to the system hoses - 28
Power steering pump mount:
- 1.6L models (until 1992.) — 30
- Models 1.8 and 2.0 l (until 1992.):
- Bolts "A" and "C" (see text) - 25
- Bolts "B" (see text) - 40
Single overhead camshaft (SOHC) models (since 1993) - 20
Models with two overhead camshafts (DOHC) (since 1993):
- Bolts "1" and "2" (see text) - 25
- Bolts "3" and "4" (see text) - 18
Power steering pump pulley (1.6 l models) — 25
Steering Column to Instrument Panel Mounting Bracket - 22
Upper Right Steering Column Mount - 22
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