Car suspension Opel Vectra C

General description of the suspension and running gear
Suspension type Front suspension - Independent, with MacPherson struts, gas-filled shock absorbers and anti-roll bar. Rear suspension - Independent, multi-link...

Suspension, wheel and tire specifications
Wheel alignment Convergence Front wheels for all models - +0°±10' Rear wheels: Regular suspension (all models) — 0°6'+10'/-12' Reinforced suspension...

Removal and installation of a forward shock-absorber rack
1. The design of the front shock absorber strut is shown in resist. illustrations. 2.1 The design of the front shock absorber: 1. Top fixing bolts; 2. cap; 3....

Dismantling and repair of the front shock absorber strut and shock absorber spring
Attention: For dismantling of a shock-absorber rack use only serviceable tool. Never unscrew the shock absorber nut unless the spring is securely compressed...

Removal and installation of the hub nut
1. Engage the manual transmission in neutral / move the AT selector lever to the position "N". Engage the parking brake lever. 2. Remove the corresponding...

Removal and installation of a rotary fist
1. On models equipped with electronic damper control, separate the ABS sensor wiring harness from the shock absorber strut. 2. Remove the corresponding wheel...

Removal and installation of a control arm of a suspension bracket
Removal and installation of the operating lever 1. Raise the car on a lift. 2. On models equipped with xenon headlights, remove the 3 bolts and remove the...

Removal and installation of the front subframe
1. General view of the front subframe of the front suspension with the units and assemblies installed on it and is shown in illustration 7.1a. 7.1a Front...

Removal, check and installation of shock-absorbers of a back suspension bracket
Note: To maintain vehicle stability and handling characteristics, rear shock absorbers should be replaced in pairs. Different types of shock absorbers are...

Removal and installation of helical springs of a back suspension bracket
Note: Springs should be replaced as a set. Depending on the model, springs of the appropriate stiffness are installed - use only springs approved for this...

Removal and installation of the rear hub assembly (hub assembly)
1. Remove the brake shoe guide and brake disc of the respective rear wheel ( see chapter 9 ). 2. Disconnect the ABS wheel sensor harness connector (see resist....