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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake
Bleed valve 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Brake hose 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
Brake line 11.8 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper mounting support 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
Front axle brake disc 2.95 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle steering
expand_morePressure line at steering gear
expand_more1.6 with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)
Manufacturer Delphi 20.65 lbf⋅ft
TRW 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreReturn line to steering gear
expand_more1.6 with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)
Manufacturer ZF 20.65 lbf⋅ft
TRW 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSteering gear
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
First stage 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws and nuts.
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Track rod end on stub axle 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Track rod end on track rod 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTrack rod on steering gear
1.6 with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSuspension strut
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 45°
Fourth stage 15°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreOn chassis
Top 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreOn stub axle
expand_moreBottom
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_more1.6 with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage slacken
Insert new locking pin.
Third stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 80°
expand_moreFront axle stabiliser mounting
1.6 with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the stabiliser
1.6 with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSupport joint at the stub axle
1.6 with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Support joint at the transverse control arm 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
expand_more1.6 with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreTransverse control arm
expand_more1.6 with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 75°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Second stage slacken
Third stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 80°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Wheel attachment 81.13 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Opel Zafira MPV 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 Zafira MPV 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 2003 Opel Zafira MPV you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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