Opel Corsa Quiz
Suspension and steering

Steering damper - removal and refitting

In this manual: Suspension and steering
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Removal

1. When fitted, the steering damper is removed as follows.

2. Remove the securing nut at the moving end of the damper (see illustration). Recover the washer.

Suspension and steering
Steering damper securing nut (arrowed)

3. Unbolt the damper from the bracket at the pinion end and remove It.

Refitting

4. When refitting, secure the pinion end of the damper first and tighten its mounting bolt to the specified torque.

5. Tighten the securing nut at the moving end of the damper to obtain a dimension A as shown (see illustration).

Suspension and steering
Steering damper securing nut setting

A = 6 mm

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