Opel 1900 1973, Service Manual, Page: 181 / 625

14 1973 OPEL MANUAL
Figure Caliper Removed and Hung by Wire
steering knuckle. Swing steering arm and tie rod to
the side.
7. Remove castle nut cotter pin, unscrew nut and
pull steering knuckle off lower control arm ball joint.
Installation GT
CAUTION: Fasteners are important attachingparts in
that they could affect the performance of com-
ponents and systems, and/or could result in major
repair expense. They must be replaced with one of
the same part number or with an equivalent part if
replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a
placement part of lesser or substitute
Torque values must be used as during reas-
sembly to assure proper retention of these parts.
1. Always replace paper gasket when installing dust
shield on steering knuckle. Lightly
coat
both surfaces
of paper gasket with chassis lubricant before installa-
tion and torque attaching bolts to 47
2. Install lower ball joint in steering knuckle. Torque
castle nut to 54
Install new cotter pin.
3. Attach shock absorber at lower end. Torque bolts
to 30 lbs. ft.
4. Install upper ball joint. Torque castle
nut to 29
Install new cotter pin.
5. Remove spring compressor.
6. Install hub and disc on spindle and tighten spindle
nut as stated under MAINTENANCE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS in this section.
7. Install caliper on steering knuckle and torque bolts
to 72 See Figure
8. Install wheel and torque wheel nuts to 65
Installation Opel 1900 Manta
CAUTION:
Fasteners are important attachingparts in
that they could the performance of vital com-
ponents and systems, and/or could result in
repair expense. They must be replaced with one of
the same part number or with equivalent parts, if
becomes necessary. Do not a
placement part of lesser quality or substitute design.
Torque values must be used as specified during reas-
sembly to assure proper retention of these parts.
1. Attach steering knuckle to lower control arm ball
joint. Torque castle nut to 54
2. brake cover plate and steering arm to steer-
ing knuckle. If required, install new paper gasket
between
cover plate and knuckle. Care for
proper seat of T-head bolts. See Figure
Figure Attaching Brake Cover Plate
3. Install front wheel
hub
and brake caliper.
4. Attach steering knuckle to upper control arm ball
joint. Torque castle nut to 40
5. Steering arm to steering knuckle 58
6. Brake caliper to
steering
knuckle 72
7. Adjust front wheel bearing clearance.
8.
Remove
stands
and lower car