Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Tigra Coupe (S93) 1.4 16V (F07), OPEL Tigra Coupe (S93) 1.6 16V (F07), OPEL Tigra Coupe (S93) 1.4 16V (F07), OPEL Tigra Coupe (S93) 1.6 16V (F07) 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

Tools
Replacement: ball joint – OPEL TIGRA (95_). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Hammer
Flat chisel
Rubber mallet
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
Replacement: ball joint – OPEL TIGRA (95_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right ball joints.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: ball joint – OPEL TIGRA (95_). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: ball joint – OPEL TIGRA (95_). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the fastener that connects the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a hammer.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  10. Step 11
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  11. Step 12
    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
    Step 13
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    Remove the ball joint.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces). Use a flat screwdriver.
  13. Step 15
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    Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 16
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    Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
  15. Step 17
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    Install a new ball joint.
    Replacement: ball joint – OPEL TIGRA (95_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Do not damage the ball joint cover.
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