2013 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake


Bleed valve	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


At the brake caliper	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


Brake line	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.6 L B 16 DTL engines

expand_moreM12


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°

expand_moreM14


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45–60°45–60°45–60°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreFirst stage


For 15" brake system	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
For 16" brake system	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
For 17" brake system	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreSecond stage


For 15" brake system	60–75°60–75°60–75°
For 16" brake system	45–60°45–60°45–60°
For 17" brake system	45–60°45–60°45–60°


Front axle brake disc	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering

expand_moreLower steering column joint


With electric servo-steering	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Replace screws.
With hydraulic servo-steering	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_morePressure line at steering gear


With hydraulic servo-steering	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m

expand_moreSteering gear

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NEL 118 HP at 4800 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 1750 RPM


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Second stage	150–165°150–165°150–165°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	150–165°150–165°150–165°

expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NEL 118 HP at 4800 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 1750 RPM


Lock nuts	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
On stub axle	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	30–45°30–45°30–45°


Track rod end on track rod	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack rod on steering gear


With electric servo-steering	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
With hydraulic servo-steering	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreSuspension strut

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NEL 118 HP at 4800 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 1750 RPM


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

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XHT 168 HP

expand_moreAt the transverse control arm


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	120–135°120–135°120–135°


On chassis	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
On suspension strut support	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	60–70°60–70°60–70°

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral nuts


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

expand_moreFront axle stabiliser mounting

expand_more1.4 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 118 HP at 4800 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2011.8–)


First stage	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°


Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreStabilizer mounting at the subframe


First stage	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreSupport joint at the stub axle


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°


Support joint bottom down on the stub axle	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreSupport joint top up on the stub axle


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	45–60°45–60°45–60°


Supporting bottom joint on the suspension strut mounting	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreSupporting top joint on the suspension strut mounting

expand_moreM12


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	45–60°45–60°45–60°

expand_moreM14


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	45–60°45–60°45–60°


Front axle suspension	118.01 lbf⋅ft118.01 lbf⋅ft160 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreTransverse control arm

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XHT 168 HP

expand_moreAt the subframe


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

expand_moreOn suspension strut support


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	120–135°120–135°120–135°

expand_moreTo wishbone bearing


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45–60°45–60°45–60°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the subframe


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

expand_moreTo wishbone bearing


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45–60°45–60°45–60°

expand_moreWishbone bearing

expand_moreAt the subframe


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	75–90°75–90°75–90°

expand_moreTrack control arm lower

expand_moreAt the axle support


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Important! Do not tighten the transverse control arm screws until the vehicle is on the ground.
Second stage	90°90°90°


On stub axle	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NEL 118 HP at 4800 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 1750 RPM

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XHT 168 HP

expand_moreWheel bearing unit


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWheel bearing unit


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreWheels and tires

expand_moreTire pressure sensors


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.6 L B 16 DTL engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m


Wheel attachment	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Tighten the wheel nuts alternately

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2013 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.

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