expand_moreRear axle brake caliper mounting support
expand_moreM12
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
60°60°60°
Rear axle brake disc
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Rear axle brake hose
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Rear axle brake line
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Rear axle wheel speed sensor
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle suspension
expand_moreRear axle shock absorber
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage
loosen 120°
Third stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Use new screws
Second stage
60°60°60°
Rear axle shock absorber piston rod
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the axle support
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Second stage
60°60°60°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the axle support
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
60°60°60°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreRear axle carrier
expand_more2.0 Biturbo CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP at 4500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)
expand_moreOn chassis (M12)
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
180°180°180°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreOn chassis (M14)
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
30°30°30°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_more2.0 Biturbo CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 192 HP engine (2012.1–)
expand_moreOn chassis (M12)
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
180°180°180°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreOn chassis (M14)
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
30°30°30°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_more2.0 CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 158 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.6–)
expand_moreOn chassis (M12)
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
180°180°180°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreOn chassis (M14)
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
30°30°30°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_more2.0 CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2013.7–)
expand_moreOn chassis (M12)
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
180°180°180°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreOn chassis (M14)
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
30°30°30°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_more2.0 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 247 HP engine (2011.9–)
expand_moreOn chassis (M12)
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
180°180°180°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreOn chassis (M14)
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
30°30°30°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
120°120°120°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreRear axle carrier stiffening plate
expand_more2.0 CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2013.7–)
First stage
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
30°30°30°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
30°30°30°
Third stage
15°15°15°
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_moreRear axle longitudinal control arm
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
30°30°30°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
30°30°30°
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer mounting
First stage
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
30°30°30°
Rear axle stabilizer support at the axle control arm
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle suspension
expand_moreRPO code GNC
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
120°120°120°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreRPO code GNE
expand_moreVariant 1
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
long screws
Second stage
180°180°180°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreVariant 2
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
short screws
Second stage
30°30°30°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreRear axle wishbone connecting strut
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
60°60°60°
expand_moreTrack control arm lower
expand_moreAt the axle support on the front side
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAt the axle support on the rear side
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
60°60°60°
expand_moreTrack control arm upper
expand_moreAt the axle support
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
60°60°60°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreUpper front transverse control arm
At the axle support
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
60°60°60°
expand_moreUpper rear transverse control arm
At the axle support
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
60°60°60°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_more2.0 Biturbo CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP at 4500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
60°60°60°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_more2.0 Biturbo CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 192 HP engine (2012.1–)
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
60°60°60°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_more2.0 CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 158 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.6–)
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
60°60°60°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_more2.0 CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2013.7–)
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
60°60°60°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_more2.0 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 247 HP engine (2011.9–)
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
60°60°60°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
75°75°75°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Tire pressure sensors
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Wheel attachment
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2013 Opel Insignia Sedan 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 Insignia Sedan 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 2013 Opel Insignia Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2013 Opel Insignia Sedan generations
In 2013 Opel offered 2 generations of the Insignia Sedan. Rear suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.