2012 Opel Astra Hatchback transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing


On chassis	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	45° detach
Third stage	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 94 HP engine (2009.12–)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace screws.
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2009.12–)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
1.6 SIDI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 168 HP at 4750 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 1650 RPM engine (2012.12–)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
1.6 SIDI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 168 HP engine (2012.12–)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP at 6000 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2009.12–)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws. Use screw-locking compound.
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2009.12–)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws. Use screw-locking compound.
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 123 HP engine (2009.12–)	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace screws.
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 99 HP engine (2010.10–)	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace screws.
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 158 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.12–)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 162 HP engine (2011.6–)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All other modifications	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


1.4 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 118 HP at 4800 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.10–)	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Replace screws.
1.4 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 118 HP at 4800 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.10–)	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Replace screws.
1.6 SIDI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 168 HP at 4750 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 1650 RPM engine (2012.12–)	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Replace screws.
1.6 SIDI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 168 HP engine (2012.12–)	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Replace screws.
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 123 HP engine (2009.12–)	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Replace screws.
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 99 HP engine (2010.10–)	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Replace screws.
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 158 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.12–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 162 HP engine (2011.6–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All other modifications	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreBack-up lamp switch


Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L A 20 DTR 192 HP	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All other modifications	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


Gearbox shift lever bracket	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Selector cable linkage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 LET engines


With automatic gearbox	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual transmission


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m


All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XHT engines	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L B 16 SHL engines	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m


Torque converter	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more1.4 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 118 HP at 4800 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.10–)


6T40 gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
M32-6 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2009.12–)

expand_more6T30 automatic 6-gear gearbox


6T40 and 6T45 gearboxes	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual transmission


M32-6 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2009.12–)


6T30, 6T40, and 6T45 gearboxes	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 BiTurbo CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 192 HP engine (2012.12–)


F40-6 gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 158 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.12–)

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


Overflow pipe	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


With manual transmission	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 162 HP engine (2011.6–)

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


Overflow pipe	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


With manual transmission	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M32-6 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 94 HP engine (2009.12–)

expand_moreF17-5 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 114 HP engine (2009.12–)


F17-5 gearbox	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m


All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XER engines


F17-5 gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


F17-5 gearbox	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XER 114 HP


6T30, 6T40, and 6T45 gearboxes	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
F17-5 gearbox	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreOpel diesel straight-4 2.0 L A 20 DTH 158 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


Cap	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOpel diesel straight-4 2.0 L A 20 DTH 162 HP

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


Cap	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


All other modifications	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 94 HP engine (2009.12–)	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Front and rear

expand_more1.4 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 138 HP engine (2009.12–)

expand_moreRear


Front	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_more1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2009.12–)


On chassis	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox at the gearbox


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°

expand_moreManual gearbox at the gearbox bracket


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°

expand_more2.0 BiTurbo CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 192 HP engine (2012.12–)

expand_moreRear


Front	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 158 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.12–)


On chassis	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox at the gearbox


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°

expand_moreManual gearbox at the gearbox bracket


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°

expand_more2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 162 HP engine (2011.6–)


On chassis	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox at the gearbox


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°

expand_moreManual gearbox at the gearbox bracket


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°


On chassis	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2009.12–)


At the gearbox	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m


Front	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the gearbox	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 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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