2000 Opel Vectra Hatchback transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Insert new locking pin.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch pressure plate

expand_moreOpel gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE 168 HP at 5800 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 3600 RPM


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

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


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

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential cover

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


F18 gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreF23 gearbox


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

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreBack-up lamp switch


F13 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
F15 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
F17 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
F18 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGear rod

expand_moreF18 gearbox clamping screws


First stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 20 NEJ 110 HP at 5400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 2800 RPM

expand_moreOn engine sump


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


With automatic gearbox	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
With manual transmission	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreOpel diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR 123 HP

expand_moreOn engine sump


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


With automatic gearbox	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
With manual transmission	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM


On engine sump	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreOn engine sump


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Otherwise	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


F23 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
F25 gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
F35 gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump

expand_moreF13 gearbox


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreF15 gearbox


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreF17 gearbox


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


F18 gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreF13 gearbox


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


F15 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
F17 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreF18 gearbox


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


F23 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
F25 gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
F35 gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox support


At the gearbox	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Clean the thread, use new screws and screw-locking compound.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2000 Opel Vectra Hatchback 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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