in your garage to make future searches easy.

Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake
Bleed valve 3.69 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreBrake line
At the brake hose 11.8 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper mounting support 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake disc 5.16 lbf⋅ft
Wheel speed sensor 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle steering
Pressure line at steering gear 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Steering gear 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Use screw-locking compound.
Track rod end on stub axle 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTrack rod end on track rod
Self-locking nuts 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Track rod on steering gear 70.07 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSuspension strut
On chassis 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage slacken
Third stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 80°
Front axle stabiliser mounting 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Support joint at the stub axle 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Insert new locking pin.
expand_moreTransverse control arm
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR engines
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage slacken
Third stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 80°
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage slacken
Third stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 80°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage slacken
Third stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 80°
expand_moreWheels and tires
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 1997 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.

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 Van 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 1997 Opel Astra Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Opel Astra Van F facelift model years

Units:
facebook twitter reddit linkedin messenger whatsapp telegram skype email chat