2.0 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2002.4–)
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Clean the thread, use new screws and screw-locking compound.
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
AF 23 gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
AF 33 gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
F23 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
F40 gearbox
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
M32 gearbox
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.
VT20-E gearbox
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
AF 23 gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
AF 33 gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
AF40 gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
F23 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
F40 gearbox
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
M32 gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil sump
F17+ gearbox
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreOil control plug
AF 40 gearbox
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreF17+ 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
F35 gearbox
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
F40 gearbox
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
VT20-E gearbox
8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
All other modifications
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Gearbox support
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 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. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.