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Condition Value
expand_moreRear axle brake
Brake drum 2.95 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle bleeder valve
With disc brake 7.38 lbf⋅ft
With drum brake 4.43 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle brake caliper 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle brake caliper mounting support 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound.
Rear axle brake disc 2.95 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle brake line
With disc brake 10.33 lbf⋅ft
With drum brake 11.8 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle wheel brake cylinder 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle suspension
expand_moreRear axle shock absorber
Bottom 95.88 lbf⋅ft
Top 66.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension
expand_moreRear axle suspension
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreOn rear axle
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreWheel bearing unit
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Tire pressure sensors 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Wheel attachment 81.13 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 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 2008 Opel Astra Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2008 Opel Astra Sedan generations

In 2008 Opel offered 2 generations of the Astra Sedan. Rear suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Opel Astra Sedan H model years

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