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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
Lower section of intake manifold 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Upper section of intake manifold 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIntake manifold support
On intake manifold 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Support on cylinder head 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP at 4300 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1999.1–2005.4) 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
Adjusting screws 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines 30.98 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 25.81 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 14.01 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor bracket
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
M10 nuts 33.93 lbf⋅ft
M10 screws 35.4 lbf⋅ft
M14 screws 50.15 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator
Bottom 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Top 25.81 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
M10 33.93 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGenerator bracket
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 13.28 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePower steering pump bracket
expand_more1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.4)
At the subframe 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreHydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump
expand_more1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.4)
Manufacturer Delphi 19.91 lbf⋅ft
Manufacturer TRW 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreServo steering pump
expand_more1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.4)
At the bracket 5.16 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreVacuum pump
1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 67 HP at 4500 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1999.1–2005.4) 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
expand_moreExhaust gas return valve
expand_moreExhaust recirculation pipe
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.4) 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
Fuel-distributing pipe 2.95 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection hoses
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines 22.13 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 16.96 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 51.63 lbf⋅ft
First stage hand-screwed
Second stage 360°
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Injection pump 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection pump pulley
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 51.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCharging
expand_moreCharge air pipes
Clamps 2.58 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTurbo charger
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
On exhaust manifold 19.91 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreTurbocharger bracket
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.4) 19.91 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTurbocharger oil feed line
At the turbocharger 22.13 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
At the turbocharger 15.49 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTurbocharger oil return line
expand_more1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 67 HP at 4500 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1999.1–2005.4)
At the turbocharger 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant drain plug
Coolant pump 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCoolant pump
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCoolant pump pulley
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFan wheel
1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 67 HP at 4500 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1999.1–2005.4) 3.69 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRadiator mounting
Bottom 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
M10 31.72 lbf⋅ft
M8 16.23 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 45°
Fifth stage Test run
Sixth stage 30°
Seventh stage 15°
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL.
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws. See figure 1.
Second stage 65°
Third stage 65°
Fourth stage 65°
Fifth stage 65°
Sixth stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
First stage 28.76 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws See figure 1.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 13°
Fourth stage 60°
Fifth stage 13°
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 60°
Fourth stage 60°
expand_moreValve cover
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 100°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 30°
expand_moreCrankcase ventilation
Crankcase ventilation pipe 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Use new seals.
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
First stage 95.88 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 4050°
First stage 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 144.56 lbf⋅ft
First stage 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
Crankshaft pulley 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFlywheel
First stage 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
First stage 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
First stage 21.39 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreMain bearing
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 15°
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 64.91 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.4) 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP at 4300 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1999.1–2005.4) 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioning rail
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP at 4300 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1999.1–2005.4) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
First stage 55.32 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 6065°
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 30°
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 47.2 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreChain tensioner locking screws
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP at 4300 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1999.1–2005.4) 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTiming case cover
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP at 4300 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1999.1–2005.4) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 2.95 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 2.95 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard at the top
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 2.95 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 2.95 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tightener
expand_more1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.4)
Tension pulley with leaf spring 28.03 lbf⋅ft
Tensioning roller with spiral spring 36.14 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil cooler
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 3.69 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil cooler lines
1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 67 HP at 4500 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1999.1–2005.4) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil drain plug
One-part sump 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Two-part oil sump 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 57.53 lbf⋅ft
Aluminium oil sump (Torx screws) 10.33 lbf⋅ft
Aluminium oil sump (hexagon-head screws) 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Sheet-steel sump 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil filter
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
Oil filter cover 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Slightly oil sealing lips.
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Slightly oil sealing lips.
expand_moreOil filter housing
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreOil lines
expand_more2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP at 4300 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1999.1–2005.4)
At the turbocharger 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil pressure sensor
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 29.5 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil pump
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
expand_moreAt the gearbox
Oil sump top part 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump lower part
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 30°
expand_moreOn the engine block
Oil sump top part 14.75 lbf⋅ft
One-part sump 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
Oil sump lower part 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Oil sump top part 7.38 lbf⋅ft
At the gearbox 29.5 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreCamshaft sensor
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP at 5400 RPM, 138 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.4) 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCharge air pressure sensor
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.4) 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCrankshaft sensor
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGlow plugs
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 13.28 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreKnock sensor
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreLambda sensor
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 40.57 lbf⋅ft
On engine mounting 40.57 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 25.81 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 25.81 lbf⋅ft
On chassis 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
On engine bracket 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreSubframe
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreCatalytic converter
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 47.94 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust manifold
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
All other modifications 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreExhaust manifold heat shields
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 8.85 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
At the turbocharger 19.91 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe rear
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFuel supply
Fuel filter housing 4.43 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
Spark plugs 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
At the gearbox 44.25 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 28.03 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 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 2004 Opel Astra Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2004 Opel Astra Van generations

In 2004 Opel offered 2 generations of the Astra Van. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Opel Astra Van G facelift model years

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