2008 Vauxhall Astra Van transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing


On the engine block	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Retaining clamp	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


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_moreClutch


Bell-housing	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Clutch pressure plate	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Tighten the screws crosswise.
Clutch slave cylinder	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreBack-up lamp switch


F13 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
F17+ gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Gearbox oil drain plug	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines


M20MTA gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


F23 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


M32 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


M32 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


AF40 gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox oil sump


F13 gearbox	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
F17+ gearbox	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreF13 gearbox


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	135°135°135°

expand_moreF17+ gearbox


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	135°135°135°


F23 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
AF40 gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox mounting


Screws at the gearbox bracket	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
On chassis	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreOn the engine block


Bottom	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 2008 Vauxhall Astra Van 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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