2009 Opel Astra Sedan transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral nuts


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

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreBell-housing

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines


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


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XER engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
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 Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L A 18 XER engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XER engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines


F23 gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M32 gearbox	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m


All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XER engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
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 Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines

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_moreOn the engine block at the bottom (M12)


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

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 Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines


M20MTA gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

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


AF 22 gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTJ engines

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


M32 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XER engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


AF17 gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

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 Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines


AF40-6 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


F23 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


M32 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


F23 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


M32 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTJ engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

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 Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines


AF 40 gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


F23 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XER engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox

expand_moreF17+ gearbox


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	135°135°135°

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_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XER engines


Screws at the gearbox bracket	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
On chassis	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Rear	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XER engines

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


Top	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

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 2009 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.

Maintenance Items

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Service Intervals

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2009 Opel Astra Sedan generations

In 2009 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.

G facelift

T Platform (T-body, GM2700, GM3000) 1979-2012

2009 Opel Astra Sedan H Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2009 Opel Astra Sedan generations

G facelift

Opel Astra Sedan H model years

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