Astra L4-1.8L (2009)
Front Subframe: Service and Repair
Front Frame Replacement (Replacement)
Front Frame Replacement (Replacement)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the front frame. Refer to Front Frame Replacement (Removal) (See: Front Frame Replacement (Removal))Front Frame Replacement
(Replacement) .
2. Detach the 2 radiator brackets (1) from the front frame.
3. Detach the stabilizer (4) from the front frame. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair).
4. Detach the rear engine damping block bracket (2) from engine damping block.
5. Detach the rear engine damping block (5) from front frame.
6. For the vehicles with manual transmission, detach the shift guide bracket (3) from the front frame.
7. Detach the electrohydraulic supply unit from 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).
8. Detach the steering gear from front frame. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (ZF) (See: Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair)Steering
Gear Replacement (TRW without NR1, NS1, NS2) (See: Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair).
9. Detach the left and right control arms from the front frame. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair).
