expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 102 HP engine (2002.12–2005.5)
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
slacken
Third stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fourth stage
80°80°80°
expand_moreClutch
Clutch pressure plate
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Tighten new screws crosswise, use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreClutch slave cylinder
2.0 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (1999.8–2005.5)
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
2.0 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (1999.8–2005.5)
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
2.0 SRI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.11–2005.5)
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (2001.3–2005.5)
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
expand_moreGear shifting
expand_moreBack-up lamp switch
expand_more1.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP at 5600 RPM, 110 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.5)
F13 gearbox
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_more1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.5)
F13 and F17 gearboxes
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 102 HP engine (2002.12–2005.5)
F13+ and F17 gearboxes
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_more2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.5)
F18 gearbox
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreAll other modifications
F17 gearbox
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 102 HP engine (2002.12–2005.5)
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_more1.8 16V Dualfuel with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 117 HP engine (2002.9–2005.5)
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
AF17 gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_more1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.9–2005.5)
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
AF17 gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.5)
expand_moreWith automatic 4-gear gearbox
AF 20 gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (1999.8–2005.5)
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
F23 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreWith automatic 4-gear gearbox
AF 20 gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 SRI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.11–2005.5)
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
F23 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_more2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (2001.3–2005.5)
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
F23 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreWith automatic 4-gear gearbox
AF 20 gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreWith automatic 4-gear gearbox
AF 13-II gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Gearbox oil filler plug
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil sump
expand_more2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.5)
expand_moreF18 gearbox
Sheet-steel sump
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreWith light-alloy oil sump
First stage
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Second stage
30°30°30°
All other modifications
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreOil control plug
expand_more1.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP at 5600 RPM, 110 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.5)
expand_moreF13 gearbox
First stage
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage
45–135°45–135°45–135°
expand_more1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.5)
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
expand_moreF13 and F17 gearboxes
First stage
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage
45–135°45–135°45–135°
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 102 HP engine (2002.12–2005.5)
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
expand_moreF13 gearbox
First stage
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage
45–135°45–135°45–135°
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP engine (2000.9–2005.5)
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
expand_moreF13 gearbox
First stage
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage
45–135°45–135°45–135°
expand_more1.7 CDTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.4–2005.5)
expand_moreF17 gearbox
First stage
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage
45–135°45–135°45–135°
expand_more1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.5)
expand_moreF17 gearbox
First stage
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage
45–135°45–135°45–135°
expand_more2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.5)
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
expand_moreF18 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
expand_more2.0 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (1999.8–2005.5)
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
F23 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 SRI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.11–2005.5)
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
F23 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
expand_moreF17 gearbox
First stage
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage
45–135°45–135°45–135°
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 102 HP engine (2002.12–2005.5)
expand_moreAt the gearbox
Rear
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 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.
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 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 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 2004 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2004 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback generations
In 2004 Vauxhall offered 2 generations of the Astra Hatchback. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.