Lower Control Arm Replacement. Opel GT 2009

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Opel 🢒 2009 🢒 GT 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Lower Control Arm Replacement

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Component Name

Caution: The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.

Preliminary Procedures

Disconnect the stabilizer link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
Disconnect the shock module from the lower control arm. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement.
Separate the rear adjustment link from the suspension knuckle. DO NOT loosen the adjustment jamb nut. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement.

Lower Control Arm Ball Joint

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip

•	Rotate the forward edge of the knuckle outboard to gain access for the J-42188-B .

•	Loosen but DO NOT remove the nut until the ball stud has been separated from the knuckle.

•	Using the J-42188-B , separate the ball stud from the knuckle.

•	Adjust the rear caster and camber. Refer to Front Caster and Camber Adjustment.

Tighten
40 N·m (30 lb ft) ± 135 degrees.

Special Tools

J 42188 Ball Joint Separator

Lower Control Arm Nut (Qty: 2)

Tip
Prior to removing the lower control arm nuts, index the adjusting cams for ease during installation.

Tighten
165 N·m (122 lb ft)

Adjusting Cam

Lower Control Arm to Frame Bolt (Qty: 2)

Lower Control Arm Assembly

Tip
Verify the 4-wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.