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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake
Bleed valve 12.54 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreBrake hose
At the brake caliper 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Brake line 13.28 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
expand_moreM12
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 6075°
expand_moreM14
First stage 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 4560°
Front axle brake disc 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Wheel speed sensor 4.43 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle steering
expand_moreLower steering column joint
With electric servo-steering 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
With hydraulic servo-steering 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_morePressure line at steering gear
With hydraulic servo-steering 8.11 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSteering gear
First stage 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 150165°
expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 3045°
Track rod end on track rod 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTrack rod on steering gear
With electric servo-steering 77.44 lbf⋅ft
With hydraulic servo-steering 66.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod 51.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSuspension strut
On chassis 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 6070°
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 45° detach
Third stage 184.39 lbf⋅ft
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreStabilizer mounting at the subframe
First stage 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 30°
expand_moreSupport joint at the stub axle
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 6075°
Front axle suspension 118.01 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreTransverse control arm
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 7590°
expand_moreTo wishbone bearing
First stage 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 4560°
expand_moreWishbone bearing
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 7590°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreWheel bearing unit
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreTire pressure sensors
All other modifications 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Wheel attachment 103.26 lbf⋅ft
Tighten the wheel nuts alternately

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

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 2009 Opel Astra Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2009 Opel Astra Hatchback generations

In 2009 Opel offered 2 generations of the Astra Hatchback. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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