Tighten new screws crosswise, use screw-locking compound.
M7
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Tighten new screws crosswise, use screw-locking compound.
M8
20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Tighten new screws crosswise, use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreClutch slave cylinder
All other modifications
4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreGear shifting
expand_moreBack-up lamp switch
F13 and F17+ gearboxes
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreGear rod
expand_moreAdjusting screws
First stage
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Second stage
180–225°180–225°180–225°
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreOn engine sump
M10
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreOn the engine block
M12
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_moreAll other modifications
AF 22 gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
AF40-6 gearbox
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_moreAll other modifications
AF 40 gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil sump
F13 and F17+ gearboxes
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
expand_moreOil control plug
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreF13 and F17+ gearboxes
First stage
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage
45°45°45°
Third stage
135°135°135°
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
Left
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
expand_moreAt the gearbox
Rear
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_moreOn the engine block
Bottom
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 2006 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.
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 2006 Opel Astra Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2006 Opel Astra Sedan generations
In 2006 Opel offered 2 generations of the Astra Sedan. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.