2003 Opel Frontera engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1 engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Y 32 NE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 SE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 SE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Bottom	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Top	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m


Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1 engines	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Y 32 NE engines	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Air-conditioning compressor pressure line	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1 engines


M10	30.24 lbf⋅ft30.24 lbf⋅ft41 N⋅m
M8	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m


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


Generator bracket	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Hydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Vacuum pump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Fuel-distributing pipe	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Injection hoses	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


First stage	hand-screwed
Second stage	360°360°360°


Injection pump	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging


Turbo charger	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTH 118 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Coolant pump pulley	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fan wheel	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Viscous fan clutch	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1 engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Y 32 NE engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1 engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1.


First stage	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

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

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 SE.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws See figure 2.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws See figure 2.
Second stage	65°65°65°
Third stage	65°65°65°
Fourth stage	65°65°65°
Fifth stage	65°65°65°
Sixth stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreValve cover


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1 engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Y 32 NE engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreBalance shaft gear wheel


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1 engines	39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Y 32 NE engines	39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1 engines	123.17 lbf⋅ft123.17 lbf⋅ft167 N⋅m

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


First stage	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Y 32 NE engines	123.17 lbf⋅ft123.17 lbf⋅ft167 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°


Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1 engines	39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Y 32 NE engines	39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°


Flywheel cover	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1 engines	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Y 32 NE engines	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley


Inlet camshaft	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Camshaft timing chain guide rail	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain tensioner	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1 engines	72.28 lbf⋅ft72.28 lbf⋅ft98 N⋅m

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


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Y 32 NE engines	72.28 lbf⋅ft72.28 lbf⋅ft98 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	30°30°30°


Control drive chain guide rail	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Control drive chain tensioner	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Drive belt tensioner device	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Timing case cover	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1 engines	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 SE engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 SE engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Y 32 NE engines	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m


Toothed belt tensioning roller	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Oil filter housing	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil lines


On the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Oil pump	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1 engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Y 32 NE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Oil sump lower part	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Oil sump top part	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1 engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 SE engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 SE engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Y 32 NE engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


Glow plugs	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


On the engine block	39.09 lbf⋅ft39.09 lbf⋅ft53 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1 engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Y 32 NE engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On engine bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 6 VD1 engines	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m

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


First stage	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Third stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Y 32 NE engines	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreExhaust pipe


Nuts	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
Screws	49.42 lbf⋅ft49.42 lbf⋅ft67 N⋅m

expand_moreFuel supply


Fuel lines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 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.

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