2009 Opel Antara transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing


2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.9–)	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 139 HP engine (2006.5–)	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
All other modifications	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


Central nuts	151.2 lbf⋅ft151.2 lbf⋅ft205 N⋅m


Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft


On transfer case	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Rear	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_more3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 224 HP at 6600 RPM, 297 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2007.3–)


Central nuts	151.2 lbf⋅ft151.2 lbf⋅ft205 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Central nuts	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch master cylinder


2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2007.1–)	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
2.4 LPG 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–)	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
2.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–)	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2007.1–)	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
2.4 LPG 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–)	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
2.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–)	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.9–)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
tighten alternately
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 139 HP engine (2006.5–)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
tighten alternately
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 224 HP at 6600 RPM, 297 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2007.3–)	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 224 HP engine (2007.3–)	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
tighten alternately
Second stage	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2007.1–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
2.4 LPG 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
2.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft8–12 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential


Differential oil control screws	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Oil filler screws.
Differential oil drain plug	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential


Rear	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential bracket


Front	86.29 lbf⋅ft86.29 lbf⋅ft117 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Selector cable linkage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 10 HM engines	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SEE engines	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Bottom	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Otherwise	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Distributor gearbox oil control screws	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 125 HP engine (2008.9–)

expand_moreD33 gearbox


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Second stage	45–180°45–180°45–180°


With automatic 5-gear gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_more2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2007.1–)


With automatic gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
With manual transmission	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_more2.4 LPG 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–)


With automatic gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
With manual transmission	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With automatic 5-gear gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual transmission

expand_moreD33 gearbox


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Second stage	45–180°45–180°45–180°

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2007.1–)


With automatic gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
With manual transmission	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more2.4 LPG 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–)


With automatic gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
With manual transmission	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith manual transmission

expand_moreD33 gearbox


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Second stage	45–180°45–180°45–180°

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_more2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.9–)


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Second stage	45–180°45–180°45–180°

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 10 HM engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Front	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Top	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m


Rear	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the axle support


Rear	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Front	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m


Left	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Top	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m


Rear	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer case

expand_moreTransfer box bracket

expand_more3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 224 HP at 6600 RPM, 297 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2007.3–)


Top	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Top	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection


All other modifications	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Use new seals.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2009 Opel Antara 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.

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