expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
expand_moreFor 15" brake system
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
60°60°60°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreFor 16" brake system
M14, first stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
M14 second stage
45°45°45°
M14 third stage
15°15°15°
Front axle brake disc
5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle steering
Lower steering column joint
25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.
Pressure line at steering gear
28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
Steering column
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreSteering column joint upper
First stage
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreSteering gear
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage
150°150°150°
Steering wheel
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle
First stage
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
30°30°30°
expand_moreTrack rod end on track rod
Self-locking nuts
50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
expand_moreSuspension strut
On chassis
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreMcPherson suspension strut on the stub axle
First stage
62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
60°60°60°
expand_moreOn suspension strut support
HiPer suspension strut
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
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
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
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
expand_moreMcPherson suspension strut (M10)
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
loosen 120°
Third stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Fourth stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm
expand_moreHiPer suspension strut (M14)
First stage
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
120°120°120°
expand_moreSupport joint bottom down on the stub axle
expand_moreM6
HiPer suspension strut
5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
expand_moreSupport joint top up on the stub axle
expand_moreHiPer suspension strut
First stage
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
30°30°30°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreSupporting bottom joint on the suspension strut mounting
expand_moreHiPer suspension strut (M12)
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Tighten the nuts evenly in several steps.
Second stage
360° detach
Third stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
expand_moreSupporting top joint on the suspension strut mounting
expand_moreHiPer suspension strut (M12)
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
45°45°45°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreHiPer suspension strut (M14)
First stage
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
45°45°45°
Third stage
15°15°15°
expand_moreTransverse control arm
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTo wishbone bearing
First stage
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage
100°100°100°
expand_moreWishbone bearing
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreWheel bearing unit (HiPer suspension strut)
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
60°60°60°
expand_moreWheel bearing unit (McPherson suspension strut)
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
75°75°75°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Tire pressure sensors
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Wheel attachment
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2010 Vauxhall Insignia Sedan 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 Insignia Sedan 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 2010 Vauxhall Insignia Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
Vauxhall Insignia Sedan First generation (MK1) model years