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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines
With hexagon-head screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
With Torx-head screws 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 23.6 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 19.18 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines 25.81 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley
2.2 i (54MWL4) with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 5400 RPM, 202 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1995.3–1998.10) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
Nuts 50.89 lbf⋅ft
Screws 19.91 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines 13.28 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
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) 34.67 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 29.5 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Front 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Rear 13.28 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor bracket
2.2 i (54MWL4) with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 5400 RPM, 202 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1995.3–1998.10) 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator
Nuts 34.67 lbf⋅ft
Screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Lock nuts 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreScrews
Bottom 29.5 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGenerator bracket
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines
Bottom 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreHydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump
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
expand_moreServo steering pump
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 27.29 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreVacuum pump
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 19.91 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 5.16 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
expand_moreInjection pump drive wheel
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
expand_moreFuel-distributing pipe
2.2 i (54MWL4) with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 5400 RPM, 202 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1995.3–1998.10) 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection hoses
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 16.96 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines 51.63 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 50.89 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection pump
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
expand_moreInjection pump pulley
2.8 TD (5BMWL4) with diesel straight-4 2.8 L 111 HP at 3600 RPM, 242 N⋅m at 2100 RPM engine (1995.3–1998.10) 47.2 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCharging
expand_moreTurbo charger
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines
First stage 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 30°
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 23.6 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 19.18 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant pump
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines 11.06 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines 11.06 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCoolant pump pulley
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
expand_moreViscous fan clutch
Nuts 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Screws 19.91 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines 22.13 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 14.01 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR.
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage 135°
Third stage Warm-up run
Fourth stage 30°
Fifth stage 30°
expand_moreScrews 1-10
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B), Screws 1-10.
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B), Screws 1-10.
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws See figure 2.
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°
Seventh stage Warm-up run
Eighth stage cool down
expand_moreScrews 11 – 18
Fifth stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Sixth stage 8090°
Thirteenth stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Fourteenth stage 15°
Retighten screws after 20 000 kilometers (12 500 miles).
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T).
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T).
First stage 36.14 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws. See figure 3.
Second stage 6075°
Third stage 6075°
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE.
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE.
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 4.
Second stage 90°
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE.
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE.
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 5.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
expand_moreRocker bridge
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 21.39 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 39.83 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreValve cover
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 11.8 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 9.59 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines
Conventional screws 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreMicroencapsulated screws
First stage 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 45°
First stage 21.39 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 61.22 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines 31.72 lbf⋅ft
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines 162.26 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 144.56 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 137.19 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines 88.51 lbf⋅ft
First stage 95.88 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 4050°
expand_moreFlywheel
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines
First stage 59 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 30°
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 77.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 87.03 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines 44.25 lbf⋅ft
First stage 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines
expand_moreM10
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 4560°
expand_moreM12
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 32.45 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 123.17 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines 81.13 lbf⋅ft
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreVibration damper
2.2 i (54MWL4) with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 5400 RPM, 202 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1995.3–1998.10) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley
2.2 i (54MWL4) with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 5400 RPM, 202 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1995.3–1998.10) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioner
2.4 i (53MWL4) with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 123 HP at 4800 RPM, 195 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1992.3–1998.10) 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Central camshaft screws 47.2 lbf⋅ft
Flange screws 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreChain tensioner
2.4 i (53MWL4) with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 123 HP at 4800 RPM, 195 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1992.3–1998.10) 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDrive belt tensioner device
2.8 TD (5BMWL4) with diesel straight-4 2.8 L 111 HP at 3600 RPM, 242 N⋅m at 2100 RPM engine (1995.3–1998.10) 56.05 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel
expand_more2.2 i (54MWL4) with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 5400 RPM, 202 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1995.3–1998.10)
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel
expand_more2.2 i (54MWL4) with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 5400 RPM, 202 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1995.3–1998.10)
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreTiming case cover
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines
At the cylinder head 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 11.06 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines 2.95 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
2.2 i (54MWL4) with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 5400 RPM, 202 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1995.3–1998.10) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tightener
2.8 TD (5BMWL4) with diesel straight-4 2.8 L 111 HP at 3600 RPM, 242 N⋅m at 2100 RPM engine (1995.3–1998.10) 56.05 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil cooler
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
expand_moreOil cooler lines
expand_more2.5 TDS with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 114 HP at 3600 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1996.9–1998.10)
Banjo screws 24.34 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil drain plug
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 32.45 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil filter
2.2 i (54MWL4) with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 5400 RPM, 202 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1995.3–1998.10) 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil filter housing
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines 11.06 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil pump
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 19.91 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 14.01 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 8.11 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 14.01 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreCrankshaft sensor
2.2 i (54MWL4) with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 5400 RPM, 202 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1995.3–1998.10) 4.43 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGlow plugs
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 11.06 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreKnock sensor
2.2 i (54MWL4) with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 5400 RPM, 202 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1995.3–1998.10) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Lambda sensor 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Use assembly paste
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
expand_more2.2 i (54MWL4) with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 5400 RPM, 202 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1995.3–1998.10)
On the engine block 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront
At the bracket 62.69 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreExhaust manifold
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines
With hexagon-head screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
With Torx-head screws 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 24.34 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 19.18 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines 25.81 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreExhaust pipe
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 49.42 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines 29.5 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines 29.5 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.5 L 25TDS (VM41B) engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.8 L 28 TDI (4JB1T) engines 50.89 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines 44.25 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 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 Frontera 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 1997 Opel Frontera you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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