2001 Opel Astra Wagon transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fourth stage	80°80°80°

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Clutch pressure plate	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Tighten new screws crosswise, use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTH engines


F23 and F35 gearboxes	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound.
Otherwise	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound.

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 XEV engines


F18 gearbox	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
F23 gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines


F23 and F35 gearboxes	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound.
Otherwise	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound.


All other modifications	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreBack-up lamp switch

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 XEV 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM


F18 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L Z 12 XE 74 HP at 5600 RPM, 110 N⋅m at 4000 RPM


F13 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 XE 89 HP


F13 and F17 gearboxes	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll other modifications


F17 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGear rod


First stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Second stage	180–225°180–225°180–225°

expand_moreSelector cable linkage


F23 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTH engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 XEV engines


Top	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m


All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTH engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTL engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

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


Top	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m


All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On engine sump	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE 123 HP

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


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

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


AF 20 gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual transmission


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

expand_moreOpel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL 80 HP at 4300 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 1800 RPM

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


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

expand_moreWith automatic 4-gear gearbox


AF 20 gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreOpel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTH 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 1600 RPM


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


With automatic gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTH engines


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

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


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

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 XEV engines

expand_moreWith automated shift gearbox


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

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines

expand_moreWith manual transmission


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


All other modifications	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 XEV engines

expand_moreF18 gearbox


Sheet-steel sump	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreWith light-alloy oil sump


First stage	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°


All other modifications	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreF13 gearbox


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

expand_moreF13+ gearbox


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

expand_moreF17 gearbox


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

expand_moreF18 gearbox


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	45–180°45–180°45–180°


F23 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
F35 gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filler screws


All other modifications	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTL engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Rear	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 2001 Opel Astra Wagon 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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