ASTRA H 1.6T MK5 TORQUE SETTINGS, SERVICE DATA & TIMING BELT GUIDE 

 

Oils & Fluids Capacities

Engine Oil / 5w-40 Synthetic

Oil Capacity / 4.5 Litres

Gearbox Oil Grade / Opel No 93 165 290

Gearbox Capacity / 2.2 Litres

Antifreeze Mix Capacity / 5.9 Litres

Brake Fluid / DOT 4+

 

Service Checks & Engine Data

Oil Pressure / 1.3bar @ 890rpm

Valve Clearance / Inlet / 0.25mm (cold)

Valve Clearance / Exhaust / 0.35mm (cold)

Thermostat Opens / 92°C

Sparkplug Gap / 0.9mm

 

Engine Torque Settings

Cylinder Head /

1 - 25nm

2 - 90°

3 - 90°

4 - 90°

5 - 45°

Main Bearings / 

1 - 50nm

2 - 45°

3 - 15°

Big End Bearings / 

M9

1 - 35nm

2 - 45° + 15°

M8

1 - 25nm

2 - 30° + 15°

Oil Pump / 20nm

Sump Bolts / 10nm

Sump Plug Bolt / 14nm

Flywheel / 35nm + 30° + 15°

Clutch Pressure Plate / 

M6 - 12nm

M7 - 15nm

M8 - 28nm

Crankshaft Pulley Bolt / 95nm + 45°

Camshaft Sprocket Gear / 50nm + 70°

Camshaft Caps / 8nm

Rocker Cover Bolts / 8nm

Inlet Manifold / 20nm

Exhaust Manifold / 8nm

Water Pump / 8nm

Spark Plugs / 25nm

Fuel Rail / 8nm

Crankshaft Position Sensor / 8nm

Camshaft Position Sensor / 6nm

Lambda Sensor / 40nm

Knock Sensor / 20nm

Engine Oil Pressure Switch / 20nm

 

Chassis Torque Settings

Front Hub / Use new nut

1 - 150nm

2 - Slacken off 45°

3 - 250nm

Wheel Bearing Housing Bolts (Front) / 90nm + 30° + 15°

Wheel Bearing Housing Bolts (Rear) / 50nm + 30° + 15°

Steering Wheel / 30nm

Steering Rack / 45nm + 45° + 15°

Track Rod End / 

1 - 30nm

2 - 90°

3 - 15nm

Brake Disc To Hub (Front) / 7nm

Brake Disc To Hub (Rear) / 4nm

Brake Caliper To Carrier (Front) / 28nm

Brake Calpier To Carrier (Rear) / 25nm

Brake Carrier To Hub (Front) / 100nm

Brake Carrier To Hub (Rear) / 100nm

Rear Back Plate To Hub / 50nm + 30° + 15°

Wheels / 110nm

 

Timing Belt Setup (Astra H 1.6T)