2020 Vauxhall Adam front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake


Bleed valve	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


1.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 86 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2013.7–)	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper


1.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 86 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2013.7–)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With 14" chassis	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
With 15" chassis	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
With 16" chassis	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m


Front axle brake caliper mounting support	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
Front axle brake disc	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering

expand_moreLower steering column joint


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Use new screws or nuts
Second stage	30–45°30–45°30–45°

expand_moreSteering gear


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	90–105°90–105°90–105°

expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	180–195°180–195°180–195°


Track rod end on track rod	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear	60.48 lbf⋅ft60.48 lbf⋅ft82 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSuspension strut

expand_more1.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 86 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2013.7–)


On chassis	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreOn wheel hub


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	55–65°55–65°55–65°


Front axle stabiliser mounting	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Stabilizer mounting at the subframe	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Support joint at the stub axle	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m
Support joint at the transverse control arm	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Support joint bottom down on the wishbone	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Supporting bottom joint on the suspension strut mounting	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreTransverse control arm


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	75–90°75–90°75–90°

expand_moreTrack control arm lower


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	75–90°75–90°75–90°

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	55–65°55–65°55–65°

expand_moreWheels and tires

expand_moreTire pressure sensors


1.0 with gasoline straight-3 1.0 L 114 HP engine (2014.7–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
1.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 86 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2013.7–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.51 lbf⋅in11.51 lbf⋅in1.3 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 2020 Vauxhall Adam 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 Vauxhall warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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2020 Vauxhall Adam First generation (MK1) Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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