Opel 1900 1973 Service Manual page 240

MAJOR REPAIR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REAR AXLE
ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Raise rear of car with floor jack under differential
carrier and position jack stand under jack bracket on
each side of car. Remove rear wheel assemblies and
one brake drum.
2. Disconnect parking brake cable equalizer and re-
turn spring from brake rod.
3. Detach parking brake cable from actuator lever
and backing plate at wheel with brake drum
removed. Disconnect cable from lower control arm
brackets and pull loose end over exhaust system.
4. Disconnect shock absorbers at lower end.
5. Disconnect track rod at left end.
6. On cars equipped with a stabilizer rod, disconnect
the shackles at rear axle housing.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS
Figure Differential and
7. Disconnect universal joint from pinion flange and
support or tie propeller shaft out of way after mark-
ing mating areas. If propeller shaft is removed, install
plug in rear of transmission to prevent loss of lubri-
cant.
8. Disconnect brake hose from brake pipe at differen-
tial and remove retaining clip.
9. Lower rear axle assembly far enough to remove
coil springs.
10. Remove central joint support bracket to under-
body retaining bolts.
11. Disconnect lower control arms at rear axle assem-
bly bracket and roll the assembly from under the car.
See Figure 4B-2.
Installation
Fasteners in the following steps are impor-
CAUTION:
tant attaching parts in that they could affect the
performance of vital components and systems, and-
/or coo/d resuJt in major repair expense. They must
be rep/aced with one of the same part number or with
Rear Suspension Assembly
REAR AXLE
SPRING SEAT