2008 Opel Vectra Sedan transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


Drive shaft intermediate bearing	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace protective caps.
Second stage	45° detach
Third stage	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch


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

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR 123 HP	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTH 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1950 RPM	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XE 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 150 N⋅m at 3600 RPM	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace bolts and tighten crosswise.
M8	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Replace bolts and tighten crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


With concentric slave cylinder	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound.

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreBack-up lamp switch


F35 gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
F17+ gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


Selector cable linkage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque converter


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_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 YH 153 HP


Front	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Rear	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
At the gearbox

expand_moreOpel gasoline V6 2.8 L Z 28 NEL 227 HP


Front	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Rear	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
At the gearbox

expand_moreOpel gasoline V6 2.8 L Z 28 NET 247 HP


Front	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Rear	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
At the gearbox

expand_moreOpel gasoline V6 2.8 L Z 28 NET 276 HP


Front	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Rear	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
At the gearbox


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 2008 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.

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