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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 95.88 lbf⋅ft
Insert new locking pin.
Second stage slacken
Third stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 90°
expand_moreClutch
Clutch master cylinder 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Clutch pressure plate 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreClutch slave cylinder
With concentric slave cylinder 3.69 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDifferential
expand_moreDifferential cover
With Aluminium cover 13.28 lbf⋅ft
With sheet metal cap 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
F18 gearbox 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreF23 gearbox
With Aluminium cover 13.28 lbf⋅ft
With sheet metal cap 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGear shifting
expand_moreBack-up lamp switch
F13 gearbox 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
F15 gearbox 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
F17 gearbox 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
F18 gearbox 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreGear rod
expand_moreF18 gearbox clamping screws
First stage 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 180°
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
expand_moreOn engine sump
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
With automatic gearbox 55.32 lbf⋅ft
With manual transmission 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreOn engine sump
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
F23 gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
F25 gearbox 36.88 lbf⋅ft
F35 gearbox 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil sump
expand_moreF13 gearbox
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreF15 gearbox
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreF17 gearbox
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
F18 gearbox 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil control plug
expand_moreF13 gearbox
First stage 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 45180°
F15 gearbox 22.13 lbf⋅ft
F17 gearbox 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreF18 gearbox
First stage 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 45180°
F23 gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
F25 gearbox 36.88 lbf⋅ft
F35 gearbox 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox support
At the gearbox 44.25 lbf⋅ft
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 1997 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 1997 Opel Vectra Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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