Opel Astra and Belmont Service and Repair Manual

Applies to:

OHV engine
OHC engines: 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 litre models
DOHC engine (16-valve)

Contains:

Routine maintenance and servicing

Air cleaner filter element renewal
Automatic transmission fluid level check
Automatic transmission fluid renewal
Auxiliary drivebelt check and renewal
Battery check
Brake fluid renewal
Brake pad, caliper and disc check
Carburettor fuel inlet filter cleaning
Clutch adjustment check
Coolant renewal
Driveshaft CV joint and gaiter check
Electrical system check
Engine oil and filter renewal
Exhaust system check
Fluid level checks
Fuel filter renewal - fuel injection models
Fuel pump filter cleaning - carburettor models
Handbrake adjustment
Headlamp aim check
Hinge and lock lubrication
Hose and fluid leak check
Idle speed and mixture adjustments
Ignition system check
Introduction
Manual transmission oil level check
Rear brake shoe, wheel cylinder and drum check
Rear wheel bearing adjustment
Road test
Roadwheel bolt tightness check
Spark plug renewal
Tyre checks
Vauxhall Astra/Belmont maintenance schedule
Wiper blade check

OHV engine

Ancillary components - removal and refitting
Camshaft and tappets - removal and refitting
Compression test - description and interpretation
Crankshaft and main bearings - removal and refitting
Crankshaft rear oil seal - removal and refitting
Cylinder head - overhaul
Cylinder head - removal and refitting
Cylinder head and pistons - decarbonising
Engine oil and filter - renewal
Engine oil level check
Engine - initial start-up after overhaul
Engine - removal and refitting
Engine components - examination and renovation
Engine dismantling and reassembly - general
Engine lubrication system - general description
Engine/transmission mountings - removal and refitting
Flywheel - removal and refitting
General description
General engine checks
Oil pump - overhaul
Oil pump - removal and refitting
Operations possible with the engine in the car
Operations requiring engine removal
Pistons and connecting rods - removal and refitting
Sump - removal and refitting
Timing gear components - removal and refitting
Valve clearances - adjustment

OHC engines

Ancillary components - removal and refitting
Camshaft - removal and refitting
Camshaft toothed belt - removal, refitting and adjustment
Compression test - description and interpretation
Crankshaft and main bearings - removal and refitting
Crankshaft front oil seal - removal and refitting
Crankshaft rear oil seal - removal and refitting
Cylinder head - overhaul
Cylinder head - removal and refitting
Cylinder head and pistons - decarbonising
Engine oil and filter - renewal
Engine oil level check
Engine - initial start-up after overhaul
Engine - removal and refitting
Engine components - examination and renovation
Engine dismantling and reassembly - general
Engine lubrication and crankcase ventilation systems - general description
Engine/transmission mountings - removal and refitting
Flywheel - removal and refitting
General description
General engine checks
Oil pressure regulator valve - removal and refitting
Oil pump - overhaul
Oil pump - removal and refitting
Operations requiring engine removal
Pistons and connecting rods - removal and refitting
Sump - removal and refitting

DOHC (16-valve) engine

Ancillary components - removal and refitting
Camshaft sprocket oil seals - renewal
Camshaft toothed belt - removal and refitting
Camshaft toothed belt tensioner and idler rollers - removal and refitting
Camshafts - removal and refitting
Compression test - description and interpretation
Crankshaft and main bearings - removal and refitting
Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal
Crankshaft rear oil seal - renewal
Cylinder head - overhaul
Cylinder head - removal and refitting
Engine oil and filter - renewal
Engine oil level check
Engine - initial start-up after overhaul
Engine - removal and refitting
Engine components - examination and renovation
Engine dismantling and reassembly - general
Engine/transmission mountings - removal and refitting
Flywheel - removal and refitting
General description
General engine checks
Oil cooler thermostatic - valve removal and refitting
Oil pressure regulating valve - removal and refitting
Oil pump - overhaul
Oil pump - removal and refitting
Operations requiring engine removal
Pistons and connecting rods - dismantling and reassembly
Pistons and connecting rods - removal and refitting
Sump and oil baffle plate - removal and refitting

Cooling, heating and ventilation systems

Fuel and exhaust systems - carburettor models

Fuel and exhaust systems - fuel-injected models

Contact breaker ignition system

Electronic (breakerless) ignition systems

Braking system

Suspension and steering

Bodywork and fittings

Body electrical system

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