1996 Opel Astra Van engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system


Intake manifold	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZ engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor


M10	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Air-conditioning compressor bracket	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR engines


M10 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
M8 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines


M10 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
M8 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


Generator bracket	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_morePower steering pump bracket


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Hydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Servo pump pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreServo steering pump

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR engines


Nuts	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Tensioning screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines


Nuts	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Tensioning screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On the engine block	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Fuel-distributing pipe	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Injection hoses	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Injection nozzle (injector)	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection pump


At the bracket	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M6	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m


Injection pump pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging


Turbo charger	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines


M6	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZ engines


M6	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head


Camshaft bearing	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR.


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new screws See figure 1.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°
Third stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	60°60°60°
Fourth stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	60°60°60°
Fourth stage	60°60°60°


Valve cover	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	100°100°100°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZ engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines

expand_moreM12


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°


Otherwise	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZ engines

expand_moreM10


With fan belt	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreWith ribbed V-belt


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreM12

expand_moreWith ribbed V-belt


First stage	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	40–50°40–50°40–50°


Crankshaft pulley	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR engines


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreMain bearing


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR engines	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR engines


First stage	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	5°5°5°

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	5°5°5°


All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Toothed belt guard	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the bottom	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the top	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tightener


1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 67 HP at 4500 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1994.8–1999.1)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil cooler lines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreOil drain plug

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR engines


Torx screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
With hexagon-head screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines


One-part sump	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Two-part oil sump	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


All other modifications	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m


Oil filter	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Oil filter housing	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreOil lines

expand_moreOil feed lines


On the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreReturn line


On engine sump	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


Oil pump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Oil sump top part	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump lower part


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreOn the engine block


Oil sump top part	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


One-part sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Oil sump top part	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump lower part


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreOn the engine block


Oil sump top part	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


One-part sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


On the engine block	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Crankshaft sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Glow plugs	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreKnock sensor


1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 70 HP, 128 N⋅m engine (1993.2–1996.7)	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m


Lambda sensor	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


Engine bracket	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new locking washers.

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR engines

expand_moreOn chassis


Front	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines

expand_moreOn chassis


Front	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the bracket	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.
On chassis	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreExhaust system


Exhaust manifold	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Exhaust pipe	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreFuel supply


Fuel lines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M12	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 Opel Astra Van 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.

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