1996 Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L X 18 XE 114 HP


X18XE engine	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
X18XE1 engine	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.


Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L X 25 XE 168 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L X 25 XE 168 HP	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR 74 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator

expand_more1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1995.10–1996.11)


M10 screws	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
M8 screws	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreServo pump pulley


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreInjection hoses


1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1995.10–1996.11)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) engines	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	hand-screwed
Second stage	360°360°360°

expand_moreInjection pump pulley


1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1995.10–1996.11)	50.89 lbf⋅ft50.89 lbf⋅ft69 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1995.8–2001.10)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCoolant pump pulley

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L X 25 XE 168 HP


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	30°30°30°


Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) engines	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L X 18 XE 114 HP

expand_moreX18XE engine

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L X 18 XE 114 HP, X18XE engine.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreX18XE1 engine


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 XEV 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L X 25 XE 168 HP


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR 74 HP


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	60°60°60°
Fourth stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreVauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL 80 HP

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	65°65°65°
Third stage	65°65°65°
Fourth stage	65°65°65°
Fifth stage	65°65°65°
Sixth stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreScrews 11 – 14


Seventh stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Eighth stage	30°30°30°
Ninth stage	5°5°5°

expand_moreVauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°
Third stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 XEL 99 HP at 5800 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 3400 RPM


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	45°45°45°


Valve cover	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 XEL engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	100–115°100–115°100–115°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L X 18 XE engines

expand_moreX18XE engine


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreX18XE1 engine


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L X 18 XE 114 HP

expand_moreX18XE engine


First stage	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	40–50°40–50°40–50°

expand_moreX18XE1 engine


First stage	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 XEV 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM

expand_moreM12


First stage	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	40-50

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L X 25 XE 168 HP


First stage	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR 74 HP

expand_moreM10


With fan belt	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreWith ribbed V-belt


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreM12

expand_moreWith ribbed V-belt


First stage	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreVauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL 80 HP


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°


Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM	144.56 lbf⋅ft144.56 lbf⋅ft196 N⋅m

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 XEL 99 HP at 5800 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 3400 RPM


First stage	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°


Crankshaft pulley	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L X 18 XE 114 HP

expand_moreX18XE engine


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreX18XE1 engine


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 XEV 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L X 25 XE 168 HP


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace screws. Use screw-locking compound.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreVauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL 80 HP


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreVauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	45–60°45–60°45–60°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L X 25 XE 168 HP


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

expand_moreVauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL 80 HP


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°


Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°


Vibration damper	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L X 18 XE 114 HP


Inlet camshaft	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 XEV 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM


Inlet camshaft	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L X 25 XE 168 HP	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM	56.05 lbf⋅ft56.05 lbf⋅ft76 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) engines	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreChain tensioner

expand_moreAll other modifications


Cap	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L X 25 XE 168 HP	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR 74 HP	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) engines	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L X 18 XE 114 HP


Torx screws	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
With hexagon-head screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 XEV 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM


Torx screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
With hexagon-head screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L X 25 XE 168 HP	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR 74 HP	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM	57.53 lbf⋅ft57.53 lbf⋅ft78 N⋅m
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XE 99 HP	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 XEL 99 HP at 5800 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 3400 RPM	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Y 16 XE 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 150 N⋅m at 3600 RPM	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L X 18 XE 114 HP


Cap	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
On the engine block	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR 123 HP	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL 80 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L X 18 XE 114 HP


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On the engine block	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 XEV 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Oil sump lower part	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Oil sump top part	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.


Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L X 25 XE 168 HP	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreVauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL 80 HP

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


On the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreVauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM


Oil sump lower part	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Oil sump top part	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L X 18 XE engines


X18XE engine	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
X18XE1 engine	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 XEV engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L X 18 XE engines


X18XE engine	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
X18XE1 engine	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L X 20 XEV engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreGlow plugs


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreKnock sensor


Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L X 25 XE 168 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L X 25 XE 168 HP	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use assembly paste

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_more1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1995.10–1996.11)


Nuts	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace screws.
On chassis	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace screws.
On the engine block	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.


Torque arm	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Torque support bracket	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L X 18 XE 114 HP


X18XE engine	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
X18XE1 engine	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.


Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L X 25 XE 168 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DT (TC4EE1) 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 Vauxhall Vectra 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.

Maintenance Items

Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

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1996 Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback First generation (MK1) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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