1999 Opel Astra Hatchback 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


2.0 16V OPC with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 158 HP at 6500 RPM, 188 N⋅m at 4300 RPM engine (1999.11–2002.9)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 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)


F18 gearbox	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
F23 gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (1999.8–2005.1)


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 other modifications	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreBack-up lamp switch

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)


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

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)


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

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)


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

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)


F18 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll other modifications


F13 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGear rod


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

expand_moreSelector cable linkage


F23 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

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)


Top	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m


2.0 16V OPC with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 158 HP at 6500 RPM, 188 N⋅m at 4300 RPM engine (1999.11–2002.9)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 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)


Top	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 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)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1998.2–2005.1)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
2.0 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (1999.8–2005.1)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
2.0 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (1999.8–2005.1)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On engine sump	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (1998.2–2005.1)


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

expand_moreWith automatic 4-gear gearbox


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


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

expand_more2.0 16V OPC with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 158 HP at 6500 RPM, 188 N⋅m at 4300 RPM engine (1999.11–2002.9)


F23 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 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)


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

expand_more2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP at 4300 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.1)


AF 20 gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
F23 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (1999.8–2005.1)

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 2.0 L X 20 DTH engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


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

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 XER engines


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

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 XEV engines


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


All other modifications	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump

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)


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

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)


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

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)


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

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)

expand_moreF18 gearbox


Sheet-steel sump	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreWith light-alloy oil sump


First stage	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreAll other modifications


F13 gearbox	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil control plug

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_moreF13 gearbox


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

expand_more1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (1998.2–2005.1)

expand_moreF13 gearbox


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

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)

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox

expand_moreF13 gearbox


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

expand_more2.0 16V OPC with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 158 HP at 6500 RPM, 188 N⋅m at 4300 RPM engine (1999.11–2002.9)


F23 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 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)

expand_moreF18 gearbox


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	45–180°45–180°45–180°


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

expand_more2.0 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (1999.8–2005.1)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreF17 gearbox


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

expand_moreOil filler screws

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines


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


All other modifications	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTL engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 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 1999 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.

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