2012 Vauxhall Insignia Sedan transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


AWD clutch oil control screws	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Drive shaft intermediate bearing	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

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


Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Propeller shaft	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral nuts


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

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L A 20 DTC 109 HP at 4000 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 1750 RPM	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L A 20 DTE 118 HP	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L A 20 DTJ 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 1750 RPM	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L A 18 XER 138 HP at 6300 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 3800 RPM


M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L A 20 DTR 192 HP	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L A 20 NHT 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM


M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L A 20 NFT 247 HP	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.8 L A 28 NET 256 HP at 5500 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1900 RPM	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.8 L A 28 NER 320 HP at 5250 RPM, 435 N⋅m	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All other modifications	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


1.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 138 HP engine (2012.7–)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 138 HP engine (2011.4–)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2009.1–)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2008.7–)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Concentric slave cylinder

expand_moreDifferential


Oil drain plug on the rear axle	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Oil filler screw on the rear axle	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Rear axle differential oil control screws	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Rear axle differential oil drain plug	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Rear axle differential oil filler screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Back-up lamp switch	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L A 18 XER engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L A 20 NFT engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L A 20 NHT engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.8 L A 28 NER engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.8 L A 28 NET engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L B 18 XER engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On engine sump	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On the engine block	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque converter


1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 138 HP engine (2011.4–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug


AAM transfer case	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws


AAM transfer case	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


6T30 gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
6T40 gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
6T45 gearboxes	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
AF40-6 gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
F40-6 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
M32-6 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


AF40-6 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
F40-6 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
M32-6 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreOil control plug


6T30 gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
6T40 gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
6T45 gearboxes	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
6T70 gearboxes	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreAF40-6 gearbox


Overflow pipe	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Locking screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_more2.0 CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 158 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.7–)

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°


Nuts on the chassis	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws on the chassis	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP at 4500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2009.5–)

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°


Nuts on the chassis	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws on the chassis	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 247 HP engine (2011.9–)

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°


Nuts on the chassis	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws on the chassis	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Screws at the gearbox bracket	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
On chassis	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_more1.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 138 HP engine (2012.7–)


At the gearbox	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 138 HP engine (2011.4–)


At the gearbox	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_more1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2009.1–)


At the gearbox	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2008.7–)


At the gearbox	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m


2.0 CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 158 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.7–)	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
2.0 CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP at 4500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2009.5–)	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP at 4000 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.7–)


At the gearbox	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Front	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


2.0 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 247 HP engine (2011.9–)

expand_moreTop


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
At the gearbox
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°


Otherwise	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m


2.0 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 256 HP at 5500 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2008.7–)	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
2.8 VXR with gasoline V6 2.8 L 320 HP at 5250 RPM, 435 N⋅m engine (2009.7–)	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the gearbox	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Front	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreTop


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
At the gearbox
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreTransfer case

expand_moreTransfer box bracket

expand_more2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 256 HP at 5500 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2008.7–)


On the engine block	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Otherwise	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Tighten the screws evenly in several steps.

expand_more2.8 VXR with gasoline V6 2.8 L 320 HP at 5250 RPM, 435 N⋅m engine (2009.7–)


On the engine block	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Otherwise	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Tighten the screws evenly in several steps.

expand_moreAll other modifications


On the engine block	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Tighten the screws evenly in several steps.
On transfer case	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m


Transfer box onto transmission flange connection	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 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.

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2012 Vauxhall Insignia Sedan First generation (MK1) Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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