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Condition Value
expand_moreCamber front
expand_more2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1991.9–1998.1)
With increased ground clearance -0°40'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°00'
Otherwise -1°05'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°00'
Camber rear -1°40'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreCaster front
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines 1°30'+1°00'-1°00'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°00'
All other modifications +2°15'+1°00'-1°00'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°00'
Conditions for axle measurement 2 x 70 Kg on front seats and with
half-filled fuel tank.
expand_moreFront tire pressure
175/70 R 14 2.1 bar
175/65 R 14 2.2 bar
expand_moreRear tire pressure
175/70 R 14 1.9 bar
175/65 R 14 2 bar
Toe-in front (total toe) -0°15'+0°10'-0°10'
Toe-in rear -0°10'+0°30'-0°20'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'
expand_moreTread front
expand_moreWith rim ET46
Variant 1 4.69 ft
Variant 2 4.71 ft
With rim ET49 4.67 ft
expand_moreTread rear
expand_moreWith rim ET46
Variant 1 4.67 ft
Variant 2 4.69 ft
Wheel base 8.26 ft
Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) 20°00'+0°00'-0°00'
Wheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle) 18°35'+0°45'-0°45'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 1998 Opel Astra Hatchback.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 Opel Astra Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Opel warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Opel Astra Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 1998 Opel Astra Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1998 Opel Astra Hatchback generations

In 1998 Opel offered 2 generations of the Astra Hatchback. Chassis specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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