Astra L4-1.8L (2009)
Gear/Service and Repair).
9. Detach the left and right control arms from the front frame. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (See: Steering and
Suspension/Suspension/Control Arm/Service and Repair).
Installation Procedure
1. Install a new damping bushings in front frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Insulator Replacement (See: Body / Frame
Mount Bushing/Service and Repair).
Note: Only tighten bolted connection loosely. The bolted control arm connection to the front frame is tightened at vehicle trim height.
2. Connect the left and right control arms to front frame.
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Use the 4 new bolts.
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Install the 4 new nuts.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
3. Attach the rear engine damping block (4) to the front frame.
Install the 2 new nuts (2, 5).
Tighten to 55 Nm (40 lb ft).
4. Install the steering gear to the front frame. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (ZF) (See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering
Gear/Service and Repair)Steering Gear Replacement (TRW without NR1, NS1, NS2) (See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering
Gear/Service and Repair).
5. Install the electrohydraulic supply unit to the front frame. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement (MK70) (See: Brakes and
Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Electronic Brake Control Module/Service and Repair)Electronic Brake Control
Module Replacement (MK60) (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Electronic Brake Control
Module/Service and Repair).
6. For the vehicles with manual transmission, attach the shift guide bracket to the front frame.
Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).