Opel Corsa B 1993–2000 Service and Repair Manual: Rear anti-roll bar - removal and refitting
Main roll bar
Removal
1. Slacken the rear wheel bolts on one side only. Raise and support the rear of the vehicle and remove the roadwheel.
2. Remove the mounting nut and bolt from both ends of the anti-roll bar (see illustration).
Rear anti-roll bar mounting nut and
bolt (arrowed)
3. Remove the rubber damper from the centre of the axle.
4. Remove the anti-roll bar from the side on which the wheel was removed. If it is reluctant to move, drive it from the other side.
Refitting
5. Refit in the reverse order to removal. Use liquid detergent as a lubricant when fitting the rubber damper. Tighten the anti-roll bar mountings to the specified torque.
Auxiliary anti-roll bar - 2.0 litre 16- valve models
Removal
6. Raise and support the rear of the car.
7. Remove the two nuts and bolts from each end of the anti-roll bar (see illustration).
Auxiliary anti-roll bar mounting - 2.
litre 16-valve models
Refitting
8. Refitting is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tighten the fastenings to the specified torque.
Rear shock absorbers -
removal and refitting
1. Shock absorbers should be renewed in
pairs, but they should only be removed from
one side at a time. Proceed as described
under the relevant sub-heading
Hatchback and Saloon
2. Inside the vehi ...
Rear springs - removal and
refitting
1. Rear springs should be renewed in pairs.
2. On vehicles with a level control system,
depressurise it at the filling valve.
3. Raise and support the rear of the vehicle.
Hatchback and Saloon
4. ...
See also:
Opel Corsa Owners Manual. Electronic driving programmes
■ Following a cold start, the operating
temperature programme increases
engine speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
■ The automatic neutral shif ...
