2004 Vauxhall VX220 engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7)	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreTurbocharger oil feed line

expand_more2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7)


At the turbocharger	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use new parts.
On the engine block	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Union nuts	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreTurbocharger oil return line

expand_more2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7)


At the turbocharger	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Use new parts.
On the engine block	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines


Guide bearing	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Otherwise	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET.


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_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE, Screws 1 – 10.


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage	75°75°75°
Third stage	75°75°75°
Fourth stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreScrews 11 – 14


Fifth stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreValve cover


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines


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

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	50°50°50°
Third stage	50°50°50°
Fourth stage	10°10°10°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines


First stage	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	75°75°75°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines


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_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines


First stage	39.09 lbf⋅ft39.09 lbf⋅ft53 N⋅m
Clean the thread, use new screws and screw-locking compound.
Second stage	25°25°25°

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines


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

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines

expand_moreM10


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	70°70°70°
Third stage	15°15°15°


M8	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley


2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines


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

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreChain tensioner

expand_more2.2 i with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (2000.9–2005.7)


Balance shaft timing chain	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Clean the thread.

expand_moreToothed belt guard


2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7)	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines

expand_moreOil sump lower part


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


Oil sump top part	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines


On the engine block	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7)	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreKnock sensor


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_more2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7)


On chassis	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
On engine bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	Wait 5 minutes.
Note correct order of tensioning.
Third stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 Vauxhall VX220 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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2004 Vauxhall VX220 First generation (MK1) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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