Tighten new screws crosswise, use screw-locking compound.
Clutch master cylinder
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Clutch slave cylinder
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreGear shifting
expand_moreBack-up lamp switch
F13 gearbox
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
F17 gearbox
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
F35 gearbox
17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
expand_moreGear rod
First stage
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Second stage
180–225°180–225°180–225°
expand_moreSuspension front tightening torques
expand_moreFront axle brake
expand_moreBrake line
At the brake hose
11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle brake caliper
Pivot arm with integral brake caliper mounting support
20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper mounting support
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreFront axle brake disc
Pivot arm with integral brake caliper mounting support
5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Brake hose
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Bleed valve
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle suspension
expand_moreSuspension strut
On chassis
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Third stage
45°45°45°
Fourth stage
15°15°15°
Shock-absorber piston rod
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreFront axle steering
expand_morePressure line at steering gear
Manufacturer Delphi
20.65–22.13 lbf⋅ft20.65–22.13 lbf⋅ft28–30 N⋅m
TRW
20.65–22.13 lbf⋅ft20.65–22.13 lbf⋅ft28–30 N⋅m
expand_moreSteering gear
First stage
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Second stage
45°45°45°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreReturn line to steering gear
Manufacturer Delphi
20.65–22.13 lbf⋅ft20.65–22.13 lbf⋅ft28–30 N⋅m
TRW
20.65–22.13 lbf⋅ft20.65–22.13 lbf⋅ft28–30 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.
Track rod end on stub axle
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Track rod end on track rod
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
expand_moreWheel suspension
Front axle stabiliser mounting
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreTransverse control arm
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
75°75°75°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Second stage
slacken
Third stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fourth stage
80°80°80°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Second stage
30°30°30°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
slacken
Third stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fourth stage
80°80°80°
Stabilizer mounting at the subframe
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Support joint at the stub axle
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Support joint at the transverse control arm
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreWheels and tires
Wheel attachment
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
expand_moreSuspension rear tightening torques
expand_moreRear axle brake
Rear axle brake caliper
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Rear axle brake caliper mounting support
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
Rear axle brake disc
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle bleeder valve
M8
5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
M10
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle suspension
expand_moreRear axle shock absorber
On chassis
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
On rear axle
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreOn wheel carrier
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
30°30°30°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Wheel attachment
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
expand_moreCar body tightening torques
expand_moreCar body exterior
Windscreen wiper arm
10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Underbody lining
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
When assembling your 2001 Opel Astra Cabriolet it's important to tight threaded fasteners with Opel prescribed torques using a torque wrench. If the torque values is lower then prescribed, bolt may unscrew itself and assembly may fall apart. If the torque value is higher then prescribed, bolt may simply break. The torque wrench allows you to tighten all bolts of the assembly with the same torque applied.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2001 Opel Astra Cabriolet 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 Astra Cabriolet 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 2001 Opel Astra Cabriolet you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.