Car steering Opel Insignia A

General information
Steering wheel and steering column The steering wheel and steering column have 4 primary functions: Driving. Vehicle theft protection. Creation of comfortable...

Power steering
The power steering system includes: Power steering pump. Power steering expansion tank. Pressure and return lines. steering gear (rack and double gear). The...

Steering wheel replacement
Note. Remove driver airbag module first (see chapter « Passive safety »). Attention. It is necessary to deactivate the additional passive safety system before...

Replacing the upper and lower facing casings of the steering column
Note. Before starting work, fully extend the telescopic steering column by setting the steering wheel as far as possible from the dashboard. 1. Unhook the...

Replacing the steering column switch bracket
1. Remove the steering wheel. 2. To remove the top and bottom facing casings of a steering column. 3. Unscrew the two mounting bolts (1). 4. Disconnect all...

Replacing the turn signal stalk switch
1. To remove facing casings of a steering column. 2. Disconnect electrical connectors. 3. Press the latches and remove the turn signal stalk (1). 4....

Replacing the steering column lock and ignition switch
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. To remove facing casings of a steering column. 3. Insert a welding electrode with a diameter of 2 mm into the...

Replacing the intermediate steering shaft
Attention. Set the vehicle's wheels to a straight-line position, then lock the steering wheel to the steering column to prevent turning. The steering column...

Steering column replacement
Attention. Set the vehicle's wheels to a straight-ahead position, and then lock the steering wheel to the steering column to prevent turning. The steering...

Checking the power steering
1. Check the level of the power steering fluid in the expansion tank and the tension of the power steering pump drive belt. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3....

Bleeding the power steering system
Note. Use only clean, fresh power steering fluid of the specified type. Hoses that touch the subframe, body or engine can cause extraneous noise. Make sure...

Replacing the power steering pump (four-cylinder engines)
Removing 1. Cover the generator to prevent power steering fluid from getting on it. 2. Place a drip pan under the vehicle. 3. Remove as much working fluid as...

Power steering pump replacement (six-cylinder engines)
Removing 1. Place a drip pan under the vehicle. 2. Remove as much working fluid as possible from the expansion tank. 4. Raise and secure the vehicle. 5. Remove...

Power steering pump pulley replacement
1. Remove the power steering pump. 2. Using the puller CH-25034-C, remove the pulley (1) from the power steering pump. 3. The pulley is installed using the...

Replacing the expansion tank of the power steering (four-cylinder engine)
1. Remove as much fluid as possible from the power steering expansion tank. 2. Place a drip pan under the vehicle. 3. Loosen clamp (1) and disconnect the...

Replacing the expansion tank of the power steering (six-cylinder engine)
1. Remove the front cover of the fuel injectors. 2. Remove as much fluid as possible from the power steering expansion tank. 3. Place a drip pan under the...

Replacing the pressure pipe / power steering hose (four-cylinder engine)
1. Place a drip pan under the vehicle. 2. Remove as much fluid as possible from the power steering expansion tank. 3. Remove the front wheels from the car. 4....

Replacing the pressure pipe / power steering hose (six-cylinder engine)
1. Remove the front cover of the fuel injectors. 2. Place a drip pan under the vehicle. 3. Remove as much fluid as possible from the power steering expansion...

Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (Four Cylinder Engine)
1. Remove the battery tray. 2. Place a drip pan under the vehicle. 3. Remove as much fluid as possible from the power steering expansion tank. 4. Loosen clamp...

Power steering return hose replacement (six-cylinder engine)
1. Remove the front cover of the fuel injectors. 2. Place a drip pan under the vehicle. 3. Remove as much fluid as possible from the power steering expansion...

Power steering cooler replacement
1. Remove front bumper trim. 2. Remove the front bumper cover center support bracket. 3. Remove the power steering expansion tank. 4. Loosen clamp (1) power...

Steering gear heat shield replacement
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove two screws (1) fixing the heat shield of the steering gear. Note. Tightening torque: 9 Nm. 3. Remove the steering...

Steering gear replacement
Attention. Set the vehicle's wheels to a straight-ahead position, and then lock the steering wheel to the steering column to prevent turning. The steering...

Replacing the anthers of the steering gear
Removing 1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the outer tie rod end. 3. If equipped, remove steering gear heat shield. 4. Loosen the nut (5) inner tie...

Replacement of pipelines of a steering reducer
1. Place a drip tray under the vehicle. 2. Remove as much fluid as possible from the power steering expansion tank. 3. Raise and secure the car. 4. Versions...

Replacement of internal steering rods
1. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle. 2. Remove the boot of the steering gear. 3. Place the special key CH-6247 on the plane of the inner tie rod...

Replacing the steering wheel force control unit
1. Disconnect the battery. 2. To remove an insulator of the lower facing of the dashboard. 3. Unhook the control unit for the steering wheel force change...

Tightening torques for threaded connections
Note*: use a new connector.