Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.2 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.8 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.0 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.7 TD (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.0 DI (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.2 DTI (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.4 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.0 16V OPC (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.0 DTI 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.7 DTI 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.2 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.8 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.2 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.0 OPC (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.2 DTI (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.0 OPC (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.8 (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.4 (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 LPG (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 LPG (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.4 LPG (F08, F48) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Track rod end
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Rod Assembly
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Repair Kit, tie rod
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Mounting Kit, tie rod end
Tools
Replacement: track rod end – Opel Astra G F48. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
High-temperature ceramic grease
Copper grease
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Vernier caliper
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – Opel Astra G F48. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: track rod end – Opel Astra G F48. Recommended sequence of steps:
  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
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Astra G F48
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    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.
  7. Step 7
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #19.Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.Use a ball joint puller.
  9. 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
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod.Use a combination spanner #22.
  10. Step 12
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  11. Step 13
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 14
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – Opel Astra G F48. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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.
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