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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 XE 107 HP 14.75 lbf⋅ft
17 D (4EE1) engine 16.23 lbf⋅ft
X17D (4EE1) engine 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 XE 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 XE 105 HP 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 XE 105 HP 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 XE 107 HP 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Alternator 18.44 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 XE 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Alternator 14.75 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Air-conditioning compressor bracket 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator
M10 screws 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
At the bracket 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGenerator bracket
Alternator 14.75 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
Injection hoses 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Injection nozzle (injector) 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Injection pump pulley 47.2 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
Coolant pump 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
17 D (4EE1) engine 5.9 lbf⋅ft
X17D (4EE1) engine 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 XE 107 HP.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 XE 107 HP.
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
Fifth stage 45°
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 60°
Fourth stage 90°
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) 59 HP.
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) 59 HP.
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage 6075°
Third stage 6075°
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 XE 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM.
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 XE 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM.
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 3.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
Fifth stage 45°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 3.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 60°
Fourth stage 60°
expand_moreValve cover
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) 59 HP 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) 59 HP at 4400 RPM, 112 N⋅m at 2650 RPM 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 100°
Third stage 15°
Screw with thread length 15 mm 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreScrew with thread length 40 mm
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 30°
15 mm screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_more40 mm screws
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 30°
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 60°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 30°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines 98.1118.75 lbf⋅ft
First stage 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines 98.1118.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreCrankshaft pulley
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-3 973 cc X 10 XE engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFlywheel
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 30°
expand_more17 D (4EE1) engine
First stage 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreX17D (4EE1) engine
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 4560°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Clean thread and use new screws.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
Flywheel cover 5.16 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreMain bearing
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines 64.91 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM6
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
expand_moreM8
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines 64.91 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
Vibration damper 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley
Inlet camshaft 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Outlet camshaft 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Inlet camshaft 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Outlet camshaft 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 XE 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 15°
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 60°
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) 59 HP 10.33 lbf⋅ft
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) 59 HP at 4400 RPM, 112 N⋅m at 2650 RPM 10.33 lbf⋅ft
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 15°
All other modifications 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreChain tensioner
Cap 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Chain tensioner 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt guard at the bottom 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt guard at the top 2.95 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines 14.01 lbf⋅ft
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines 14.01 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt tightener 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil drain plug
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 XE 105 HP 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 XE 105 HP 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Vauxhall gasoline straight-3 973 cc X 10 XE 54 HP 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_more17 D (4EE1) engine
One-part sump 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Two-part oil sump 7.38 lbf⋅ft
X17D (4EE1) engine 57.53 lbf⋅ft
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 SE 80 HP at 5800 RPM, 114 N⋅m at 3400 RPM 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 XE 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAluminium oil sump
Hexagon head screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 10.33 lbf⋅ft
Sheet-steel sump 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Oil filter housing 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_more17 D (4EE1) engine
One-part sump 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreOtherwise
expand_moreOil sump lower part
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 30°
expand_moreOil sump top part
At the gearbox 29.5 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 14.75 lbf⋅ft
X17D (4EE1) engine 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 7.38 lbf⋅ft
One-part sump 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Use screw-locking compound.
At the gearbox 14.75 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreEngine management
Camshaft sensor 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Use screw-locking compound.
Glow plugs 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreKnock sensor
Vauxhall gasoline straight-3 973 cc X 10 XE 54 HP 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 XE 89 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10 9.59 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreLambda sensor
All other modifications 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Use assembly paste
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
On engine bracket 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Strut 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreTorque arm
expand_moreAt the crossmember
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreTorque support bracket
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreExhaust manifold
17 D (4EE1) engine 16.23 lbf⋅ft
X17D (4EE1) engine 22.13 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 SZ 59 HP 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ 59 HP at 5200 RPM, 103 N⋅m at 2600 RPM 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 SE 80 HP at 5800 RPM, 114 N⋅m at 3400 RPM 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Vauxhall Corsa 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.

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 Corsa 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 1997 Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1997 Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback generations

In 1997 Vauxhall offered 2 generations of the Corsa Hatchback. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback First generation (MK1) model years

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