Opel 1900 1973, Service Manual

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FRONT SUSPENSION 15
SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL AND
I N S T A L L A T I O N
Removal Manta
1. Raise car and support with stands.
2.
Remove upper attaching nuts from shock ab-
sorber.
3. Remove lower attaching nut, lockwasher, and
bolt.
4. Compress shock absorber and remove from car.
Removal GT
1. Remove air cleaner. See Figure
Figure Removal of Air Cleaner
2. Remove plastic cover over shock absorber upper
attachment.
3. Raise car and support with stands.
4. Remove upper attaching nuts from shock ab-
sorber.
5. Remove lower attaching nut, lockwasher, and
bolt.
6. Compress shock absorber and remove from car.
Installation Opel Manta
1. Inspect shock absorber for damage and seal leaks.
Always replace the upper and lower rubber grom-
mets when replacing a shock absorber.
2. Install the lower grommet retainer and grommets
on shock absorber. Compress shock absorber and
place in position.
3. Install lower attaching bolt and nut. Torque to 30
4. Install nuts on upper attaching studs. Tighten nuts
until distance from top of nut to stud is approxi-
mately
inch. See Figure
5. Install plastic cover.
Installation GT
1. Inspect shock absorber for damage and seal leaks.
Always replace the upper and lower rubber grom-
mets when replacing a shock absorber.
2. Install the lower grommet retainer and grommets
on shock absorber. Compress shock absorber and
place in position.
3. Install lower attaching bolt and nut. Torque to 30
ft.
4. Install nuts on upper attaching studs. Tighten nuts
until distance from top of nut to stud is approxi-
mately
inch. See Figure
5. Install plastic cover.
6. Install air cleaner.
FRONT SPRING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Raise car and support at rear of front frame rails
with stands.
2. Remove front wheels.
3. Remove cotter pin from castle nut on lower ball
joint studs and back off castle nut two (2) turns. Hit
ball stud a sharp blow to break it loose.
Do not
nut.
4. Install J-21689 spring compressor and compress
the spring until
clearance is obtained between
spring and compressor.
5. Disconnect both shock absorbers at their lower
attachment. Compress both shock absorbers.
6. Support the rail of J-21689 Spring Compressor
with a jack. Remove lower control arm to cross
member attaching nuts and bolts.