2008 Opel Insignia Fastback transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


AWD clutch oil control screws	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Drive shaft intermediate bearing	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	45° detach
Third stage	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft intermediate bearing


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft


At the differential	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	loosen by 45°
Third stage	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch pressure plate

expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2008.7–)


M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP at 4000 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.7–)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP at 4000 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.7–)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.7–)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.7–)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 256 HP at 5500 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2008.7–)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All other modifications	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder

expand_moreAll other modifications


With concentric slave cylinder	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreDifferential


Oil drain plug on the rear axle	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Oil filler screw on the rear axle	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Rear axle differential oil control screws	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Rear axle differential oil drain plug	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Rear axle differential oil filler screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreBack-up lamp switch


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Selector cable linkage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


2.0 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
2.0 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 256 HP at 5500 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2008.7–)	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
On the engine block	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque converter


All other modifications	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug


AAM transfer case	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws


AAM transfer case	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more2.0 Biturbo CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP at 4500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)


AF40-6 gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


F40-6 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP at 4000 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.7–)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


M32 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.7–)


AF40-6 gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual transmission


F40-6 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)

expand_moreAF40-6 gearbox


F40-6 gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m


F40-6 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications


M32-6 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2008.7–)


M32-6 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP at 4000 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.7–)

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


AF40-6 gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreWith manual transmission


M32 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


F40-6 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


AF40-6 gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox oil sump

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


AF40-6 gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_more1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2008.7–)


Screws at the gearbox bracket	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
On chassis	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


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


Nuts on the chassis	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws on the chassis	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_more1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2008.7–)


At the gearbox	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Variant 1	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
With plain washer
Variant 2	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Collar screw

expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2008.7–)


At the gearbox	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.7–)


At the gearbox	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreTop


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

expand_more2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 256 HP at 5500 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2008.7–)

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


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


Top	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
At the gearbox
Otherwise	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreTop


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


Otherwise	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer case

expand_moreTransfer box bracket

expand_more2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 256 HP at 5500 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2008.7–)


On the engine block	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Otherwise	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Tighten the screws evenly in several steps.

expand_moreAll other modifications


On the engine block	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Tighten the screws evenly in several steps.
On transfer case	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection


Torx screws	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 2008 Opel Insignia Fastback 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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