Vehicle drive shafts Opel Omega A

Final Drive and Drive Shaft Specifications
For models of later model years, see Appendix at the end of the Manual (Section 13). Main gear Type - Unsprung, attached to the rear suspension cross member...

General description
The final drive mechanism is mounted on the rear suspension cross member. The rubber damping block attached to the rear of the final drive mechanism is at the...

Technical service
1. Perform the following procedures at the intervals given in Section « Maintenance » at the beginning of this guide. Checking the oil level of the final drive...

Final drive mechanism — removal and installation
1. Block the front wheels. Jack up the rear of the car, secure it on axle stands. Remove both rear wheels. 2. Remove both drive shafts as described in Chapter...

Silencing suspension of the final drive mechanism — replacement
1. Block the front wheels. Jack up the rear of the car, secure it on axle stands. 2. Support the final drive mechanism with a jack. 3. Loosen the bolts...

Final Drive Gear Seal — Replacement
1. Remove the final drive mechanism as described in Chapter 3 . 2. Clamp the block in a vise. 3. Mark the position of the drive flange nut in relation to the...

Final Drive Differential Bearing Seal — Replacement
1. Block the front wheels. Jack up the rear of the car, secure it on axle stands. Remove the corresponding rear wheel. 2. Remove the appropriate drive shaft as...

Drive shaft — removal and installation
1. Block the front wheels, then jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it on axle stands. 2. Remove the bolts securing the drive shaft to the rear hub....

Rubber boots of the drive shaft and external CV joint — replacement
1. Remove the drive shaft as described in Chapter 8 , clamp it in a vise. 2. Use a small drift to knock the top metal cover off the outer joint. 3. Loosen and...