Car suspension Opel Omega B2

Suspension specifications
Front suspension Type - Independent; with MacPherson struts assembled in a single unit with leaf springs; anti-roll bar; adjustable camber Rear suspension Type...

General description of the suspension
1. The front suspension is independent, with MacPherson struts, which are assemblies of a leaf spring and a telescopic shock absorber. The anti-roll bar,...

Front suspension strut — removal and installation
Attention! If one of the struts is to be replaced, the other strut should also be replaced so as not to disturb the suspension geometry. Removing 1. Apply the...

Front wheel camber — adjustment
1. After removing the strut or any other front suspension component whose position affects the camber, this wheel alignment must be checked and adjusted so as...

Lower suspension arm — removal and installation
Removing 1. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the vehicle and place it on axle stands. 2. Remove the front wheel. 3. Loosen and remove the pinch...

Front suspension lower ball joint — replacement
1. Remove the lower control arm as described in Chapter 4 . 2. During production, the ball joint is attached to the lower arm with rivets, when replacing it,...

Front anti-roll bar — removal and installation
Removing 1. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the vehicle and place it on axle stands. Remove the front wheels. 2. Loosen the nuts and separate...

Sheer draft front anti-roll bar — removal and installation
Removing 1. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the vehicle and place it on axle stands. Remove the front wheel. 2. Note the orientation of the...

Swivel fist — removal and installation
Removing 1. Remove the front wheel hub ( see chapter 9 ). 2. Unscrew bolts of a protective casing of a brake disk from a rotary fist. 3. Loosen the tie rod...

Front wheel hub and bearings — removal and installation
Attention! You will need a torque wrench. Removing 1. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the vehicle and place it on axle stands. Remove the front...

Underframe — removal and installation
Removing 1. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the vehicle and place it securely on axle stands. Unscrew the fasteners and remove the bottom shield...

Rear shock absorber — removal and installation
Attention! If one of the shock absorbers needs to be replaced, the second shock absorber must also be replaced so as not to disturb the suspension geometry....

Rear diagonal lever — removal and installation
Removing 1. Block the front wheels, then jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it on axle stands placed under the rear crossmember mountings. 2. Unscrew...

Rear leaf spring — removal and installation
Attention! If one of the rear springs is to be replaced, the other must also be replaced so as not to disturb the suspension geometry. Removing 1. Block the...

Rear anti-roll bar — removal and installation
Removing 1. Block the front wheels, then jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it on axle stands. 2. On models with a rear suspension stabilizer,...

Reactive rod rear suspension — removal and installation
Removing 1. Block the front wheels, then jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it on axle stands. 2. Remove the nut securing the torque arm to the diagonal...

Rear suspension stiffness control system — removing and installing components
Compressor Removing 1. The compressor is located in the right front wheel arch. To gain access, jack up the front of the vehicle and place it on axle stands....

Rear suspension assembly — removal and installation
Removing 1. Block the front wheels, then jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it on axle stands. Position the axle stays so that all rear cross member...

Rear suspension crossbar — removal and installation
Removing 1. Remove the rear suspension assembly as described in Chapter 17 . 2. Detach the anti-roll bar clips from the rear cross member and remove them. 3....

Rear cross bar mounts — replacement
Removing 1. Block the front wheels, then jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it on axle stands. Remove both rear wheels. 2. Unhook the rubber pads...

Hub and rear wheel bearing — removal and installation
Note: A torque wrench is required. If the tool is not available, have this job done by an Opel dealer. Removing 1. Block the front wheels, then jack up the...