Absorber Mounting Front > CHEVROLET CAPTIVA (C100/C140) & OPEL ANTARA > 96863981 > GENUINE PART
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Absorber Mounting Front > CHEVROLET CAPTIVA (C100/C140) & OPEL ANTARA > 96863981 > GENUINE PART (GM OE)
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✔ Genuine OEM Suspension Component (General Motors / GM Genuine Parts)
✔ Part Number: 96863981 (GM Original Equipment/OE Number) * Supersedes: May replace older part numbers like 96627581 and 20836589.
✔ Component Name: Front Suspension Strut Mount / Mount Assembly, Front S/Abs (Absorber Mounting, Upper Mount)
✔ Primary Applications: Compact/Mid-Size SUVs (GM Theta Platform): * Chevrolet Captiva (First Generation, C100/C140 Chassis): All variants (approx. 2006–2018). * Opel / Vauxhall Antara: All variants (approx. 2006–2015).
✔ Position: Front Axle, Universal (This part is symmetrical and used for both the Left and Right sides of the vehicle). * Quantity Required: Two (2) per vehicle.
✔ Key Feature: This Genuine GM part number is typically the Insulator Mount component only, designed to handle the heavier load of the SUV platform. The associated strut bearing (e.g., OE number 96863980) is usually a separate part that is recommended for simultaneous replacement.
This is a Genuine OEM Front Suspension Strut Mount, identified by the General Motors (GM) part number 96863981. This component is the factory-original, standardized part designed for the front suspension of the popular compact SUV, the Chevrolet Captiva (C100/C140 chassis) and its close relative, the Opel/Vauxhall Antara.
This part is often referred to as the "Insulator Assembly-Strut" by GM. It is robustly designed to manage the significant weight and dynamic forces associated with the SUV segment, while providing crucial NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) isolation from the road.
The design is symmetrical, meaning the same Genuine part number (96863981) is used for both the Front Left and Front Right sides of the vehicle.
Using the Genuine Part (96863981) ensures:
Guaranteed Load Capacity: Manufactured to the precise engineering standards required to support the SUV's curb weight and suspension travel.
Optimal NVH Isolation: The OE rubber compound is specifically formulated to maintain the vehicle's intended ride quality and noise dampening characteristics.
Reliability: Genuine GM parts offer the highest degree of reliability and longevity for this critical component.
Compatible Vehicle (Primary Applications - Check VIN for confirmation):
Chevrolet Captiva (C100/C140 Chassis, approx. 2006–2018)
Opel / Vauxhall Antara (approx. 2006–2015)
Part Number:
✔ 96863981 (Front Absorber Mounting - Genuine GM) Common Strut Bearing Cross-Reference: 96863980
Part Type:
✔ Absorber Mounting Front (Universal Left/Right) (Genuine GM Part)
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