Changing the brake fluid
This operation basically consists in following the steps described in the previous section. Brake fluid is pumped out of the system …
Daily Archives: March 10, 2014
Replacing the brake hose – Opel Kadett
Replacing the brake hose
To prevent the brake fluid from running out of the system, Screw the cap tightly closing the filler opening onto the fluid reservoir. If you have …
Replace the brake disc – Opel Kadett
Replace the brake disc
Whenever the friction inserts are replaced, the condition and thickness of the brake discs should be checked.
■ Clock sensor attach to the screw fixing the pin of the crossover …
Replacing the steering shaft assembly – Opel Kadett
Replacing the steering shaft assembly
The steps described below are also performed when the ignition switch needs to be replaced (ignition switch).
■ Unscrew 8 screws and remove the top and …
Power steering oil pump replacement – Opel Kadett
Oil pump replacement
■ Loosen the V-belt and remove it.
■ Unscrew the clamps on the pressure and return lines, remove both wires. Watch out for any leaking oil.…
Setting the toe-in of the front wheels – Opel Kadett
Setting wheel alignment
The steering gear must be in a position suitable for driving straight ahead. In addition, the clamp bolt on the steering shaft must lie horizontally on top, and the wheel …
Replacing the steering rod – Opel Kadett
Replacing the steering rod
■ Remove the air filter housing
■ Loosen the clamp bolt at the end of the tie rod.
■ Remove both protectors from the spacer, squeezing with a screwdriver …
Setting the steering gear – Opel Kadett
Setting the steering gear
Setting steering gear to center position, i.e.. corresponding to driving straight ahead, is required after all repair work on the gearbox, as well as after installation …
Replacement of the flexible steering clutch – Opel Kadett
Flexible coupling replacement
■ Move the steering gear to the center position, i.e.. as for driving straight ahead.
■ Remove the screws from both terminals on the steering shaft …