2003 Opel Astra Sedan G facelift Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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1.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP at 5600 RPM, 110 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.1) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Lower section of intake manifold | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Upper section of intake manifold | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.6–2005.1) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws or nuts |
Lower section of intake manifold | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Upper section of intake manifold | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Lower section of intake manifold | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
Upper section of intake manifold | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2001.3–2005.1) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Lower section of intake manifold | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Upper section of intake manifold | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
On intake manifold | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Support on cylinder head | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 102 HP engine (2002.12–2009.12) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP at 5400 RPM, 138 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.1) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
With air-conditioning | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP at 4300 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 30.98 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 30.98 lbf⋅ft |
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) | 30.98 lbf⋅ft |
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) | 30.98 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2001.3–2005.1) | 31.72 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 DTI with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 115 HP at 4000 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2002.9–2005.1) | 30.98 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 DTI with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2002.9–2005.1) | 30.98 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Rear | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Rear | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP at 5400 RPM, 138 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.1) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Rear | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2001.3–2005.1) | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 XEV engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M10 nuts | 33.93 lbf⋅ft |
M10 screws | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
M14 screws | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
M10 nuts | 33.93 lbf⋅ft |
M10 screws | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
M14 screws | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Bottom | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 33.93 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 33.93 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2001.3–2005.1) | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
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) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
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) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
At the subframe | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Manufacturer Delphi | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Manufacturer TRW | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
At the bracket | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTH engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTH engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Injection pump drive wheel | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP at 5400 RPM, 138 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.1) | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
At the exhaust manifold | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2001.3–2005.1) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 50.89 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L Z 12 XE engines | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
Distributor pipe |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | slacken |
Third stage | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | hand-screwed |
Second stage | 360° |
Injection pump | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
On exhaust manifold | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
On exhaust manifold | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Replace seals and nuts. |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
On the engine block | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Coolant pump | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP at 4300 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2001.3–2005.1) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 DTI with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 115 HP at 4000 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2002.9–2005.1) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 DTI with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2002.9–2005.1) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound. |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Fan wheel | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 31.72 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP at 4300 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
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) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
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) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Guide bearing | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 DTI with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 115 HP at 4000 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2002.9–2005.1) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 DTI with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2002.9–2005.1) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 60° |
Fourth stage | 60° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 45° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 45° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 45° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 60° |
Fourth stage | 60° |
First stage | 28.76 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 60° |
First stage | 28.76 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 13° |
Fourth stage | 60° |
Fifth stage | 13° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 45° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 15° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 2. | |
Second stage | 75° |
Third stage | 75° |
Fourth stage | 15° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 65° |
Third stage | 65° |
Fourth stage | 65° |
Fifth stage | 65° |
Sixth stage | 15° |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2001.3–2005.1) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 30° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 30° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 100° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 100° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 50° |
Third stage | 50° |
Fourth stage | 10° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Crankcase ventilation pipe | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Use new seals. |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 144.56 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 144.56 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 40–50° |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 75° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.6–2005.1) | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 21.39 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread, use new screws and screw-locking compound. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 21.39 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. Use screw-locking compound. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 39.09 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread, use new screws and screw-locking compound. | |
Second stage | 25° |
First stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 64.91 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 64.91 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 70° |
Third stage | 15° |
M8 | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 102 HP engine (2002.12–2009.12) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 59 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Inlet camshaft | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Outlet camshaft | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain slip rail | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. | |
Camshaft timing chain tensioner | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP at 5400 RPM, 138 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.1) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 47.2 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 47.2 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 30° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 30° |
First stage | 62.69 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 30° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
Cap | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Balance shaft timing chain | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain | 55.32 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread. |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Chain tensioner locking screws | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Control drive chain guide rail | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
M10 | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.6–2005.1) | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 102 HP engine (2002.12–2009.12) | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Tension pulley with leaf spring | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
Tensioning roller with spiral spring | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
With hexagon-head screws | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5800 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 150 N⋅m at 3600 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Aluminium oil sump (Torx screws) | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Aluminium oil sump (hexagon-head screws) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Sheet-steel sump | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Aluminium oil sump (Torx screws) | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Aluminium oil sump (hexagon-head screws) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Sheet-steel sump | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Aluminium screws for engines with number from 1493405 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Up to engine number 1493404, steel screws | 57.53 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 57.53 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
With hexagon-head screws | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
With hexagon-head screws | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2001.3–2005.1) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Lubricate the seal with engine oil. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Slightly oil sealing lips. |
All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Slightly oil sealing lips. |
X20DTH engine | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Y20DTH engine | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
On the engine block | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
On the engine block | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP at 5600 RPM, 110 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.1) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5800 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 150 N⋅m at 3600 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 102 HP engine (2002.12–2009.12) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP at 5400 RPM, 138 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.1) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.6–2005.1) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | Wait 60 seconds. |
Third stage | Unscrew nut(s). |
Fourth stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 38.35 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5800 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound. | |
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 150 N⋅m at 3600 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound. |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump lower part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump top part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump lower part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump top part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound. |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump lower part | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump top part | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound. |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump lower part | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump top part | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP at 5400 RPM, 138 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.1) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.6–2005.1) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5800 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 150 N⋅m at 3600 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2001.3–2005.1) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP at 5600 RPM, 110 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.1) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Lambda sensor downstream of catalytic converter | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Lambda sensors in front of catalytic converter | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP at 5400 RPM, 138 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.1) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.6–2005.1) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2001.3–2005.1) | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Right | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On engine mounting | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Right | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
On engine bracket | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Right long screws | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Right short screws | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Left | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Right | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
On engine bracket | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
1.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP at 5600 RPM, 110 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.1) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
1.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP at 5600 RPM, 110 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.1) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. |
X14XE engine | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Z14XE engine | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 50.89 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.6–2005.1) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2001.3–2005.1) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
All other modifications | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP at 5400 RPM, 138 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.1) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.6–2005.1) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.6–2005.1) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2001.3–2005.1) | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP at 5400 RPM, 138 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.1) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.6–2005.1) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel filter housing | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
On fuel-distributing pipe | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
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) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
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) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2001.3–2005.1) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2001.3–2005.1) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.12) | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.1) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP at 4300 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1998.9–2005.1) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2001.3–2005.1) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 DTI with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 115 HP at 4000 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2002.9–2005.1) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 DTI with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2002.9–2005.1) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Opel Astra Sedan 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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