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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake
Bleed valve 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreBrake hose
At the brake caliper 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
Brake line 10.33 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper mounting support 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake disc 5.16 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle steering
expand_moreSteering gear
First stage 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
Steering wheel 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound.
expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreTrack rod end on track rod
Lock nuts 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSuspension strut
expand_moreBottom
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 62.69 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 75°
Fourth stage 15°
expand_moreWheel suspension
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
First stage 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 45° detach
Third stage 184.39 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreWheel bearing unit
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
First stage 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Second stage slacken
Third stage 184.39 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn wheel carrier
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
First stage 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 45° detach
Third stage 184.39 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreWheel bearing unit
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
First stage 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Second stage slacken
Third stage 184.39 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn wheel carrier
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 2009 Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 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.

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 Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 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 2009 Vauxhall Astra TwinTop you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop Fifth generation (MK5) model years

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