Opel 1900 1973 Service Manual page 188

4. Attach rubber bellows to axial joint using hose
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY OF TIE RODS
The ball joint of the tie rod end on the Opel 1900 _
Manta is maintenance free and must not be disassem-
bled.
Disassembly - GT
rod ball stud from tie rod. See Figure 3B-6.
2. Remove retainer ring from outer ball stud of tie
rod and take off rubber sealing cap.
Reassembly GT
1. Install rubber sealing cap and retainer ring onto
outer ball stud.
2. Screw outer tie rod ball stud into tie rod and
tighten clamp bolt.
for
Fasteners
CAUTION:
attaching parts in that they could
formance of vital components and systems, and-
SPECIFICATIONS
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Ball Stud to
Ball Stud to Steering Arm (GT)
Tie Rod End to Steering Arm (1900 . Manta)
Tie Rod Lock Nut (1900 - Manta)
tie rods are important
affect
the per-
Location
(GT)
Rack
STEERING
\ r
TIE ROD CLAMP
RETAINER RING
SEALING RING
Figure 38-6 Tie Rod and Outer Ball Stud
/or could result in major repair expense. They must
be replaced with one of the same part number or with
an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary.
Do not use a replacement part or lesser quality or
substitute design. Torque values must be used as
specified during reassembly to assure proper reten-
tion of these parts.
Torque
43
29
29
47
LINKAGE
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