Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 1.6 i (F35), OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 1.6 i 16V (F35), OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 1.8 i 16V (F35), OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 2.0 i 16V (F35), OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 2.5 i V6 (F35), OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 2.0 DI 16V (F35), OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 2.0 DTI 16V (F35), OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) i 500 2.5 (F35), OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 1.8 i 16V (F35), OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 2.2 DTI 16V (F35), OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 2.2 i 16V (F35), OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 2.6 i V6 (F35) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for VECTRA B Estate (31_) and other OPEL models

Anti-roll bar link

        Anti-roll bar link for Vectra B Estate (J96) Petrol (75 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Vectra B Estate (J96) Petrol (100 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Vectra B Estate (J96) Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Vectra B Estate (J96) Petrol (136 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Vectra B Estate (J96) Petrol (170 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Vectra B Estate (J96) Diesel (82 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Vectra B Estate (J96) Diesel (101 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Vectra B Estate (J96) Petrol (194 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Vectra B Estate (J96) Petrol (125 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_). Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Drive socket # 8 
                      
                        Drive socket # 19 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_). Recommended sequence of steps:

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:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_)
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 stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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 60 Nm torque.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 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 VECTRA B Estate (31_). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
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 a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 nm torque.
Step 20

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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