2.2 i (54MWL4) with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 5400 RPM, 202 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1995.3–1998.10)
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle suspension
Rear axle leaf spring front
118.01 lbf⋅ft118.01 lbf⋅ft160 N⋅m
Rear axle leaf spring rear
79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle shock absorber
expand_moreOn chassis
With standard suspension
77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
expand_moreOn rear axle
With standard suspension
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
expand_moreBottom
With leaf-spring suspension
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Rear axle strap
50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension
expand_moreRear axle Panhard rod diagonal trussing
On frame
121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
On rear axle
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Rear axle longitudinal control arm
121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Rear axle stabilizer mounting
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
Anchor plate
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreWheel attachment
Aluminium rims
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Steel rims
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Opel Frontera 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.
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 Frontera 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 1997 Opel Frontera you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.