2002 Opel Astra Coupe transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

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°

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Clutch pressure plate	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Tighten new screws crosswise, use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR engines


F23 and F35 gearboxes	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound.
Otherwise	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound.


All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreBack-up lamp switch

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR engines


F35 gearbox	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines


F13+ and F17 gearboxes	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines


F17 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGear rod

expand_more1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 102 HP engine (2000.3–2005.5)


First stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Second stage	180–225°180–225°180–225°

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


On the engine block	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR engines


F35 gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines


AF 13-II gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


AF17 gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


F23 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic 4-gear gearbox


AF 20 gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With automatic gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR engines


F35 gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


F23 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines


F13+ and F17 gearboxes	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines


F17 gearbox	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR engines


F35 gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines

expand_moreF13+ and F17 gearboxes


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	45–135°45–135°45–135°

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox

expand_moreF17 gearbox


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	45–135°45–135°45–135°

expand_moreAll other modifications


F23 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filler screws


All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


Gearbox mounting	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Rear	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2002 Opel Astra Coupe 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.

Maintenance Items

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Service Intervals

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2002 Opel Astra Coupe generations

In 2002 Opel offered 2 generations of the Astra Coupe. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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T Platform (T-body, GM2700, GM3000) 1979-2012

2002 Opel Astra Coupe G facelift Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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