2010 Opel Meriva transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	Unscrew nut(s).
Third stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Insert new locking pin.

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreBell-housing


All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch master cylinder


1.7 DTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.9–2010.5)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreClutch pressure plate

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines


M6	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Tighten cross-wise.
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines


M6	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Tighten cross-wise.
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m


All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace bolts and tighten crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines


With concentric slave cylinder	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All other modifications	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential cover


With Aluminium cover	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
With sheet-steel cover	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreBack-up lamp switch


F13-5 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox breather assembly


F13 gearbox	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines


M12	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines

expand_moreOn engine sump


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreOn the engine block


M12	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreBottom


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines

expand_moreOn engine sump


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreOn the engine block


M12	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreBottom


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


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

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


F23 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
M32 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 86 HP engine (2003.5–2010.5)


F13-5 gearbox	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With manual transmission	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_more1.4 16V Twinport LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2004.7–2010.5)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	45–135°45–135°45–135°

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 86 HP engine (2003.5–2010.5)

expand_moreF13-5 gearbox


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	45–135°45–135°45–135°

expand_more1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 99 HP at 4400 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 2300 RPM engine (2003.9–2010.5)


F23 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	45–180°45–180°45–180°

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2010 Opel Meriva 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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2010 Opel Meriva generations

In 2010 Opel offered 2 generations of the Meriva. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

B

Gamma Platform (GM4300)

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2010 Opel Meriva generations

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