1997 Opel Frontera Sport A facelift Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 SE engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 50.89 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 SE engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 34.67 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 SE engines | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 34.67 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDS with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 114 HP at 3600 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1996.9–1998.10) | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDS with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 114 HP at 3600 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1996.9–1998.10) | 64.91 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDS with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 114 HP at 3600 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1996.9–1998.10) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 50.89 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDS with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 114 HP at 3600 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1996.9–1998.10) | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDS with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 114 HP at 3600 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1996.9–1998.10) | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 SE engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Control tensioner | |
Third stage | 70° |
Fourth stage | 70° |
Ninth stage | slacken |
Tenth stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Eleventh stage | 65° |
Twelfth stage | 65° |
Fifth stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Sixth stage | 80–90° |
Thirteenth stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Seventh stage | Warm-up run |
Eighth stage | cool down |
Fourteenth stage | 15° |
Retighten screws after 20 000 kilometers (12 500 miles). |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 21.39 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 SE engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 21.39 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 30° |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 144.56 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 40–50° |
Crankshaft pulley | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 77.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 32.45 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 SE engines | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt tensioning roller | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDS with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 114 HP at 3600 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1996.9–1998.10) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 24.34 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 SE engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 SE engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound. | |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 SE engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound. |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Knock sensor | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Lambda sensor | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 24.34 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 SE engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. |
Spark plugs | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines | 36.88 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 Frontera Sport 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Clutch Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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