Important! Tighten the screws and nuts of the chassis when the vehicle has been lowered.
Third stage
15°15°15°
2 × 70 Kg on the front seats
Stabilizer of front axle on axle
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreTrack control arm lower
expand_moreAt the axle support
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
75°75°75°
Third stage
15°15°15°
On stub axle
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
60°60°60°
Third stage
5°5°5°
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreTire pressure sensors
Union nuts
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
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 2012 Opel Corsa Hatchback 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.
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 Corsa Hatchback 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 2012 Opel Corsa Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2012 Opel Corsa Hatchback generations
In 2012 Opel offered 3 generations of the Corsa Hatchback. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.