1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5800 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.1)
9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.1)
9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 150 N⋅m at 3600 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.1)
9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.1)
9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.1)
9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
All other modifications
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreLambda sensor
1.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 64 HP at 5600 RPM, 110 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2000.9)
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use assembly paste
All other modifications
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
expand_moreAll other modifications
On engine mounting
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_more1.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 64 HP at 5600 RPM, 110 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2000.9)
expand_moreAt the axle support
Front
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
expand_moreOn chassis
Right
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
On engine bracket
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP at 5200 RPM, 128 N⋅m at 2800 RPM engine (1998.2–2000.9)
On chassis
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
On the engine block
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.
1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 67 HP at 4500 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1998.2–2000.8)
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
On chassis
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
On engine bracket
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreSubframe
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
45°45°45°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreCatalytic converter
1.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 64 HP at 5600 RPM, 110 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2000.9)
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 67 HP at 4500 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1998.2–2000.8)
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust manifold
expand_more1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (1998.2–2005.1)
X14XE engine
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Z14XE engine
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1998.2–2000.9)
21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
All other modifications
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreExhaust manifold heat shields
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1998.2–2000.9)
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All other modifications
7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust pipe
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP at 5200 RPM, 128 N⋅m at 2800 RPM engine (1998.2–2000.9)
Collar screws
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Nuts
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 67 HP at 4500 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1998.2–2000.8)
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1998.2–2000.9)
14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.1)
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.1)
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe bracket
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust pipe rear
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.1)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (1998.2–2005.1)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP at 5200 RPM, 128 N⋅m at 2800 RPM engine (1998.2–2000.9)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Exhaust system middle heat protection plate
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
expand_moreFuel supply
Fuel filter housing
4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
expand_moreFuel lines
All other modifications
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.1)
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (1998.2–2005.1)
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_more1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5800 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.1)
Bottom
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Top
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_more1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 67 HP at 4500 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1998.2–2000.8)
At the gearbox
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
On the engine block
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_more1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1998.2–2000.9)
At the gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On the engine block
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.1)
At the gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On the engine block
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP at 4300 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.1)
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1998.2–2005.1)
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 Opel Astra Hatchback 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 Hatchback 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 1998 Opel Astra Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1998 Opel Astra Hatchback generations
In 1998 Opel offered 2 generations of the Astra Hatchback. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.