Important! Do not tighten the transverse control arm screws until the vehicle is on the ground.
Second stage
60°60°60°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreRear axle carrier
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreRear axle longitudinal control arm
expand_moreAt the bracket
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage
60°60°60°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Third stage
15°15°15°
On stub axle
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer mounting
First stage
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage
30°30°30°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle
First stage
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Second stage
60°60°60°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreTrack control arm upper
expand_moreAt the axle support
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Second stage
60°60°60°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Important! Do not tighten the transverse control arm screws until the vehicle is on the ground.
Second stage
45°45°45°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreWheel bearing unit
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
60°60°60°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Tire pressure sensors
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
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 2002 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 2002 Opel Vectra Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2002 Opel Vectra Sedan generations
In 2002 Opel offered 2 generations of the Vectra Sedan. Rear suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.