2006 Opel Vivaro Bus front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake


Bleed valve	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Brake hose	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Brake line	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support


All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L F4R 720 engines	78.92 lbf⋅ft78.92 lbf⋅ft107 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
All other modifications	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.


Front axle brake disc	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Lower steering column joint	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Pressure line at steering gear	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Steering gear	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Steering gear heat protection plate	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Track rod end on stub axle	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Track rod end on track rod	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSuspension strut


On chassis	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m
On stub axle	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


At the gearbox	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Central nuts	206.52 lbf⋅ft206.52 lbf⋅ft280 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Front axle stabiliser mounting	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Support joint at the stub axle	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Front	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Rear	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreTransverse control arm


At the subframe	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Align the transverse control arm horizontal to the subframe

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing


Central nuts	206.52 lbf⋅ft206.52 lbf⋅ft280 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreWheels and tires


Wheel attachment	104.73 lbf⋅ft104.73 lbf⋅ft142 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2006 Opel Vivaro Bus 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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Service Intervals

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2006 Opel Vivaro Bus generations

In 2006 Opel offered 2 generations of the Vivaro Bus. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

A2

X83

2006 Opel Vivaro Bus A Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2006 Opel Vivaro Bus generations

A2

Opel Vivaro Bus A model years

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