expand_more1.8 S 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 87 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1989.1–1989.7)
At the transverse control arm
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
On chassis
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5200 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1989.1–1990.10)
At the transverse control arm
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
On chassis
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1989.1–1992.9)
At the transverse control arm
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
On chassis
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
On chassis
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
On rear axle
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension
expand_moreRear 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
80°80°80°
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer mounting
1.8 S 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 87 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1989.1–1989.7)
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5200 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1989.1–1990.10)
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1989.1–1992.9)
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
2000 16V 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1989.1–1990.10)
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All other modifications
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Rear axle stabilizer support at the axle control arm
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle suspension
1.8 S 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 87 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1989.1–1989.7)
92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5200 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1989.1–1990.10)
92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1989.1–1992.9)
92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
2000 16V 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1989.1–1990.10)
92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
All other modifications
77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
Rear axle transverse control arm
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
expand_moreSteering knuckle
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second stage
30–45°30–45°30–45°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second stage
30–45°30–45°30–45°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Wheel attachment
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 1989 Opel Vectra 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 Vectra 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 1989 Opel Vectra Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.