How to change front anti roll bar links on Opel Meriva X03 – replacement guide
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Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport LPG (E75),
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.8 (E75),
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 DTI (E75),
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75),
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75),
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport (E75),
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75),
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75),
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 Turbo (E75),
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75),
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75)
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front anti roll bar link on OPEL MERIVA A [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for Meriva A (X03) and other OPEL models
Replacement: anti roll bar links – Opel Meriva X03. AUTODOC recommends:
Replace the stabiliser links on Opel Meriva X03 in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – Opel Meriva X03 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Meriva X03
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7
Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8
Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9
Remove the stabilizer rod.
Replacement: anti roll bar links – Opel Meriva X03. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 10
Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11
Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners.
Step 12
Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 13
Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 14
Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 15
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 16
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – Opel Meriva X03. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Opel Meriva X03
Step 18
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 19
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 nm torque.
Step 20
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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