1997 Opel Astra Van front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake


Bleed valve	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake line


At the brake hose	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m


Front axle brake caliper	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper mounting support	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Front axle brake disc	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Pressure line at steering gear	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Steering gear	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.
Track rod end on stub axle	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack rod end on track rod


Self-locking nuts	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Track rod on steering gear	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreSuspension strut


On chassis	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fourth stage	80°80°80°


Front axle stabiliser mounting	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Support joint at the stub axle	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Insert new locking pin.

expand_moreTransverse control arm


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°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⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fourth stage	80°80°80°

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

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fourth stage	80°80°80°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fourth stage	80°80°80°

expand_moreWheels and tires


Wheel attachment	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m

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.

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