How to change track rod end on Opel Astra H Caravan – replacement guide
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Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 LPG (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.4 LPG (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.4 (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.4 (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI 16V (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 Turbo (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35),
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35)
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change tie rod end / track rod end on OPEL ASTRA H TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for Astra H Caravan (A04) and other OPEL models
Replacement: track rod end – Opel Astra H Caravan. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
Please note: all work on the car – Opel Astra H Caravan – 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 Astra H Caravan
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
Step 7
Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8
Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9
Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 10
Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11
Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #22.
Step 12
Screw the end out of the tie rod.
Step 13
Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14
Treat the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use copper grease.
Step 15
Screw on a new tie rod end.
Replacement: track rod end – Opel Astra H Caravan. AUTODOC recommends:
While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
Step 16
Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 17
Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.+90°
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 18
Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 nm torque.
Step 19
Treat all tie rod end connections. Use copper grease.
Step 20
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 21
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: track rod end – Opel Astra H Caravan. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22
Install the wheel.
Replacement: track rod end – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 23
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 24
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.
Replacement: track rod end – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 25
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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