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Condition Value
expand_moreCamber front
expand_moreAll other modifications
With heavy-duty chassis -0°50'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°
With standard chassis -1°00'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°
With sports suspension -1°10'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°
Otherwise -1°10'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°
Camber rear -1°40'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 35 minutes
expand_moreCaster front
expand_moreAll other modifications
With heavy-duty chassis 4°15'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°
With standard chassis 4°00'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°
With sports suspension 4°00'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°
Otherwise 4°00'+1°00'-1°00'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°
Conditions for axle measurement 2 x 70 Kg on front seats and with
half-filled fuel tank.
expand_moreFront tire pressure
expand_more1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 67 HP at 4500 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1998.9–2000.8)
expand_moreWithout load, 175/70 R 14, 185/65 R 14, 195/60 R 14
205/50 R 16 2.4 bar
expand_more1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1998.9–2000.9)
205/50 R 16 2.4 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
215/40 R 17 2.7 bar
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
205/50 R 16 2.4 bar
215/40 R 17 2.8 bar
expand_more2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1)
205/50 R 16 2.4 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
215/40 R 17 2.7 bar
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
205/50 R 16 2.4 bar
215/40 R 17 2.8 bar
expand_moreAll other modifications
175/70 R 14 2.2 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
expand_moreRear tire pressure
expand_more1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 67 HP at 4500 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1998.9–2000.8)
expand_moreWithout load, 175/70 R 14, 185/65 R 14, 195/60 R 15
205/50 R 16 2.1 bar
expand_more1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1998.9–2000.9)
205/50 R 16 2 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
215/40 R 17 2.3 bar
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
205/50 R 16 2.8 bar
215/40 R 17 3.2 bar
expand_more2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.1)
205/50 R 16 2 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
215/40 R 17 2.3 bar
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
205/50 R 16 2.8 bar
215/40 R 17 3.2 bar
expand_moreAll other modifications
175/70 R 14 2 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
Toe-in front (total toe) 0°00'+0°10'-0°10'
expand_moreToe-in rear
expand_moreAll other modifications
With heavy-duty chassis 0°15'+0°30'-0°20'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'
With standard chassis 0°18'+0°30'-0°20'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'
With sports suspension 0°25'+0°30'-0°20'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'
With standard suspension 0°20'+0°30'-0°20'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'
Otherwise 0°10'+0°30'-0°20'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'
Tread front 4.87 ft
Tread rear 4.79 ft
Wheel base 8.55 ft
Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) 20°00'+0°00'-0°00'
expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)
expand_moreAll other modifications
With heavy-duty chassis 19°10'+0°45'-0°45'
With standard chassis 18°45'+0°45'-0°45'
With sports suspension 18°30'+0°45'-0°45'
Otherwise 18°40'+0°45'-0°45'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 1998 Opel Astra Sedan.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 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.

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 Sedan 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 Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1998 Opel Astra Sedan generations

In 1998 Opel offered 2 generations of the Astra Sedan. Chassis specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Opel Astra Sedan G model years

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