Car suspension Opel Vectra A (petrol)

Suspension specifications
General characteristics Front suspension type (all models) — Independent, with MacPherson struts and anti-roll bar. Rear suspension type: Models with a single...

General description of the suspension
1. The front suspension consists of MacPherson struts, lower control arms and an anti-roll bar. The lower control arms and anti-roll bar are mounted on a...

Front Wheel Bearing — Replacement
Removal 1. Remove the appropriate strut/steering knuckle assembly as described in Chapter 4 . 2. Unscrew the mounting screw and remove the brake disc from the...

Engine subframe — removal and installation
Note: You will need the proper equipment to support the engine during this procedure. You will also need a ball joint puller. When installing, use a new...

Front suspension strut — removal, overhaul and installation
Note: A ball joint puller and spring compressor are required to overhaul the strut. The tie rod end ball joint self-locking nut, drive shaft retaining ring and...

Lower control arm front suspension — removal and installation
Note: When installing, use a new locking cotter pin for the ball joint nut connecting the lower arm to the suspension strut, and (where it is applied) new nut...

Front Lower Arm Bushings — Replacement
Removal 1. Remove the lower arm ( Chapter 5 ). 2. The bushings are tight and need to be pressed out. 3. If a press is not available, pull out the bushings...

Ball joint of the lower arm of the front suspension — removal and installation
Removal 1. Remove the lower arm as described in Chapter 5 . 2. Clamp the lower control arm in a vice, then drill out the heads of the three rivets securing the...

Front Anti-Roll Bar — Removal and Installation
Note: The nuts securing the stabilizer bar to the lower control arm must be replaced during installation. Removal 1. Support the engine and raise the vehicle...

Front Anti-Roll Bar Bushings — Replacement
1. Remove the anti-roll bar ( Chapter 8 ). 2. To replace the stabilizer bar end mounting bushing, clamp the stabilizer bar in a vice, then tap the punch with a...

Rear Wheel Bearing (SOHC Models) — Adjustment
Note: After completing the adjustment, secure the hub nut with a new cotter pin. 1. Where applicable, remove the hubcap, then loosen the rear wheel bolts....

Rear Wheel Bearing (SOHC Models, Pre-Mid 1993) — Replacement
Note: The rear wheel hub seal must be replaced during assembly. 1. If the bearing rattles when the wheel is turned quickly, and the wheel moves unevenly when...

Hub and rear wheel bearings (since mid-1993) — removal and installation
Note: The hub block mounting nuts must be replaced during installation. Removal 1. Since 1993, all Vectra models have been equipped with a non-separable...

Rear Wheel Hub (SOHC Models) — Removal and Installation
Note: When installing, secure the hub nut with a new cotter pin. Models with rear drum brakes Removal 1. Where applicable, remove the hubcap, then loosen the...

Rear shock absorber — removal and installation
Removal 1. Please note that on models with a single overhead camshaft (SOHC), only one shock absorber must be removed at a time. Shock absorbers should be...

Rear shock absorber rubber pads — replacement
1. The rubber parts of the upper shock absorber mount can be replaced without removing the shock absorber as follows. Please note that on models with a single...

Rear suspension coil spring (single overhead camshaft (SOHC) models). — removal and installation
Removal 1. Due to the design of the rear suspension on these models, both springs cannot be removed at the same time. Please note that the rear springs should...

Rear suspension longitudinal arm assembly (single overhead camshaft (SOHC) models) — removal and installation
Removal 1. Where applicable, remove the hubcaps, then loosen the bolts on both rear wheels. Block the front wheels, then jack up and support the rear of the...

Rear Anti-Roll Bar (SOHC Models) — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Block the front wheels, then jack up and support the rear of the car on axle stands 2. Loosen and remove the nuts and bolts securing the ends of the...

Rear Trailing Arm Bushings (SOHC Models) — Replacement
1. The trailing arm bushings can be replaced without removing the torsion beam/trailing arm assembly from the vehicle. 2. Proceed as described in points 1 and...

Rear Suspension Pivot Pin (SOHC Models) — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Remove the rear wheel hub as described in Chapter 13 . 2. Working behind the brake support plate, loosen and remove the four bolts securing the...

Rear Suspension Rigidity Control System — Adjustment
1. After completely unloading the vehicle, install a pressure gauge on the air valve and make sure that the pressure in the system is 0.8 bar. If not, adjust...

Rear Ride Control Components — Removal and Installation
Air valve Removal 1. While working in the luggage compartment, slide the floor panel back to access the air vent. 2. Release all pressure in the system. 3....

Rear Wheel Bearing (DOHC Models) — Replacement
Note: Bearing replacement is a complex procedure, be sure to read the entire Chapter before starting work. A torque wrench and a special puller are required....

Rear Wheel Hub (DOHC Models) — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Removal and installation of the rear wheel hub are described in Chapter 23 as part of the wheel bearing replacement procedure. 2. Please note that...

Rear Suspension Coil Spring (DOHC Models) — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Please note that the rear springs should be replaced in pairs. It is recommended to replace the rubber spring buffers at the same time. 2. Block the...

Rear Suspension Assembly — Removal and Installation (DOHC Models)
Removal 1. Loosen the rear wheel bolts, block the front wheels, then jack up and support the rear of the vehicle on axle stands. Remove the wheels. 2. Remove...

Rear Suspension Tail Arm (DOHC Models) — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Loosen the rear wheel bolts, block the front wheels, then jack up and support the rear of the vehicle on axle stands. Remove the wheel. 2. Working...

Rear Suspension Crossmember (DOHC Models) — Removal and Installation
Removal and installation of the rear suspension cross member are described in Chapter 26 , where the crossmember is removed as part of the rear suspension...

Rear Anti-Roll Bar (DOHC Models) — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Block the front wheels, then jack up and support the rear of the vehicle on axle stands. 2. Working under the rear of the vehicle, remove the...

Troubleshooting suspension and steering
Note: Before concluding that there is a problem with the suspension or steering, make sure that the problem is not caused by incorrect tire pressure, wheel...

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