Opel 1900 1973, Service Manual, Page: 187 / 625

Figure Bellows Removed From Tie Rod GT
5. On the Opel Manta, unscrew tie rod from
axial joint. It is important that rack be held secure
with open end wrench to prevent damage to rack
teeth.
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Figure Removing Tie Rods. GT
Installation . GT
CAUTION:
Fasteners are important attaching parts in
that they could affect the performance of com-
ponents and systems, and/or 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 or lesser or design.
Torque must be used as specified
to assure proper retention of these parts.
1. Install new lock plates onto tie rod ball studs and
screw ball studs into rack while holding bent tab of
lock plates against flat on rack. Torque ball studs 43
lb.ft. See Figure It is important that rack be
held secure with open end wrench to prevent damage
to rack teeth.
Figure Bending Lock Plate Over Ball Stud GT
2. Bend round edges of lock plate over on ball
stud lock ball stud in position.
3. Position rubber bellows and hose clamps over tie
rods and adjust clamp so that wire ends are pointing
in same direction as adjusting screw. Check that bel-
lows are not twisted and will compress and expand
properly.
4. Connect outer tie rod ball stud to steering arm,
torque castle nut to 29 and lock in position
with new cotter pin.
Installation Opel Manta
CAUTION:
Fasteners are important attachingparts in
that they could the of vital com-
ponents and systems, and/or in major
repair expense. They must be replaced with one of
the same part number or with an part if
becomes necessary. Do not use a
placement part of lesser quality or substitute design.
Torque valves must be used as specified during
to assure proper retention of these parts.
1. Screw tie rod into axial joint.
2. Attach tie rod end to steering arm and torque nut
to 29 lb.ft. Install new cotter pin.
3. Adjust toe-in and then torque lock nut of both tie
rods to 47