1973 OPEL GT-R wheel torque

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 7C- 95
12. Place suitable jack under transmission and
remove transmission support bolts.
13. Lower transmission enough to remove detent
cable and modulator vacuum line.
14. Remove speedometer cable.
15. Remove selector lever.
16. Mark flywheel and converter for reassembly in
same position, and remove converter to flywheel
bolts. See Figure 7C-106.17. Remove converter housing to engine bolts and
tiller tube.
18. Pry transmission loose from engine.
19. Keep rear of transmission lower than front to
prevent converter from falling and install converter
holding fixture J-21366. Lower transmission and
move to bench.
Installation. Opel 1900 and Manta1. Assemble transmission to suitable jack and raise
transmission into position. Rotate converter to per-
mit coupling of fly wheel and converter with original
relationship. Remove J-21366.
2. Install tiller tube and converter housing to engine
block bolts. Torque to 35 lb. ft. DO NOT over
torque.
3. Install flywheel to converter bolts. Torque to 30 lb.
ft.4. Install detent cable to transmission.
5. Connect oil cooler lines.
6. Install lower bolt on starter. Torque to 40 lb. ft.
7. Connect shift linkage to transmission.
8. Connect modulator line.
9. Connect speedometer cable.
10. Install transmission support.
11. Install drive shaft. Torque U-Bolts to 18 lb. ft.
12. Install flywheel cover pan. Torque to 15 lb. ft.
13. Install engine support brackets.
14. Reconnect exhaust system.15. Attach stabilizer supports and tighten stabilizer
bolts in lower control arms.
16. Lower car.
17. Install starter bolts. Torque to 40 lb. ft.
18. Reconnect battery.
19. Fill transmission with fluid as described in
Specifications. Check selector lever and detent cable
adjustment.
Removal GT1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove dipstick.
3. Pull throttle control rod off ball pin.
4. Remove screws from fan shroud.
5. Raise car and provide support for front and rear.
6. Remove heat protection shield from right side to
make room for exhaust pipe removal.
Figure 7C-957. Detach exhaust pipe from manifold flange.
8. Unhook damper rings on front muffler and tail
pipe from brackets on body floor panel. Place ex-
haust pipe assembly onto rear axle. See Figure 7C-
96.9. Remove propeller shaft. Make sure that spring in
front universal joint does not get lost.

7C- 981973 OPEL SERVICE MANUAL
Figure 7C-105Figure
7C-106Installation GT
1. Assemble transmission to suitable jack and raise
into position. Rotate converter to permit coupling
with flywheel in original relationship. Remove hold-
ing fixture.
2. Install tiller tube and converter housing to engine
bolts. Torque to 35
lb.ft.3. Install flywheel to converter bolts. Torque to 30
lb.ft.4. Install detent cable.
5. Connect oil cooler lines.6. Install lower bolt on starter. Torque to 40 lb.ft.
7. Connect modulator line.
8. Connect speedometer cable.
9. Connect shift linkage.
10. Install transmission support.
11. Install drive shaft. Torque U-bolts to 18 lb.ft.
12. Install flywheel cover pan.
13. Reconnect exhaust system and heat shield.
14. Install engine support brackets.
15. Lower car,
16. Install starter bolts, Torque to 40
lb.ft.17.
C:onnect battery.
18. Fill transmission with fluid, as described in
Specifications. Check selector lever and detent cable
adjustment.
DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION AND REASSEMBLY
Transmission Installation Into Holding FixtureI. Remove transmission tiller tube.
2. With transmission on cradle of portable jack,
remove converter assembly by pulling straight out.
Converter contains a large amount of oil.
3. Install holding fixture, J-8763-01, on transmission.
4. Install holding fixture and transmission into hold-
ing base tool J-3289-20 with bottom pan up. See
Figure
7C-107. Do not overtighten.
Figure
7C-107

7C-1361973 OPEL SERVICE MANUALshould be secured to keep the front wheels in a
straight-ahead position.sand,. mud, or snow, move the selector lever from
“D” to “R” in a repeat pattern while simultaneously
applying moderate pressure to the accelerator. DoRocking Carnot race engine. Avoid spinning wheels when trying
If it becomes necessary to rock the car to free it fromto free the car.
Model DesignationsTrans.
converterReverse Clutch
ModelAssemblyPlates Required2nd Gear
Clutch3rd Gear Clutch
Plates Required
Plates RequiredOpel
1900
OG
GT
CIHInformation
Drive
(Composition Faced:
Drive3Drive3
Green
(Composition
Faced)(CompositionFaced)
Dot ofDriven (Steel)4Driven (Steel) 4
Driven (Steel) 4
PaintWaved1Waved1Waved.1Pressure1Pressure1Pressure1-.
Bolt Torque Specifications
Location
Oil Pan to Case......................................................................Transfer Plate to Valve Body............................................
ReinforcementPlatetoCase..............................................
ValveBodytoCase..............................................................
ServoCovertoCase............................................................
Modulator Assembly............................................................
ConverterHousingtoOilPump........................................
Converter Housing to Case................................................
Selector Lever Jam Nut......................................................
Governor Body to Governor..............................................
ExtensionHousing to Case................................................
Servo AdjustingBolt Lock Nut..........................................
Planetary Carrier Lock Plate..............................................
OilPressureCheckPlug......................................................
Flex Plate to Crankshaft......................................................
Converter to Flex Plate........................................................
ConverterHousingtoCylinderBlock..............................
intermediate Selector Lever to Console
Selector Lever Shaft........................................................
Rear Engine Support to Transmission
CaseExtension..................................................................
Outer Transmission Selector Lever to
TransmissionSelectorLeverShaft..............................
Oil Cooler Line Connector..................................................
Oil Cooler Line to Connector............................................
Oil Cooler Line to Oil Cooler Hose..................................
Oil Cooler Hose to Oil Cooler............................................
Torque
Lb.Ft.7-10
6-8
13.15
13.1516-1812.15
13.17
22.26
8-l 1
6-8
20.30
12.15
20.35
5-736.5
138.42
38.42
Thread
Size
5/16-18
l/6-20
5/16-18
5/16-18
5/16-18
5/16-18
5/16-18
l/4-20
3/8-l 6
18.20
18.22
13.1610-13
1 l-15
1 l-15
11.15

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Air Conditioning Refrigerant Components .................
98.17
Opel 1900
& Manta-In Car Components .....9B-90
GT.ln Car Components..................98-97
Alignment Opel 1900
& Manta .....................3C-22
GT-Opel ..............................
3C-22
Alternator Description ...........................
lD-28
Specifications. .........................1 D-35
Overhaul K-l..........................lD-30
Removal & Installation ..................lD-30
Testing...............................lD-29
Wiring Diagrams
Manta .............................
1 J-105
Opel 1900
..........................lJ-103
GT ................................
lJ-107
AM
Radio-GT............................9C-105
AM Radio-Opel 1900 &Manta ...............
9C-109
Antenna, Installation .......................
9C-111
Antenna Trimmer .........................
9C-110
Assembly of Transmission from Major Units Manual ...............................
78-23
3 Speed Automatic .....................
7C-103
Axle,
R&r, Disassembly ....................48~11
Bolt Torque Specifications
Engine ...............................
6A-27
Transmission. Manual ....................
78-33
3 Speed Automatic .....................
7C-136
Clutch ...............................
7A-7
Body ................................
2A-4
Brakes
Brake Drum, Shoes & Linings .............5C-28
Hydraulic Wheel Cylinder ................
5C-30
Hydraulic Master Cylinder ................
5A-2
Parking Brake Cables .....................
5C-33
Standard Brakes ........................
X-22
Disc Brakes...........................5B-10
Brake Booster and Vacuum
Coritrol Valve ....5A-5
Bumpers, Front and Rear ...................
ZH-33
C
B
Balance,,Wheel and Tire....................3G-62
Ball
J&tUpper .........................3A-7
Lower ...............................
3A-7
Battery
Specifications ..........................
lA-9
Testing...............................lA-6
Charging ..............................lA-9
Trouble Diagnosis ......................lA-4
Battery Test 421.........................l A-6
Belt Tensions ............................
68.33
Blower and Air Inlet Assembly, Removal and Installation
Owl 1900&Manta.....................9A-15
GT
.: ................................9A-5
Body Name Plate ............................
OA-1
Style’Numbers ......................... OA-2
Windows and Weatherstrips ...............
ZC-9
Doors ................................
ZD-13
Interior Trim and Headlining ..............
26-33
Seatsi................................26-33
Roof&d Sunroof-Opel 1900
& Manta ......2F.24 Camshaft,
1.9L
Engine .....................6A-25
Car Model Identification .......
.,............OA-1
Carburetor..............................6E-44
Trouble Diagnosis ......................
6E-49
Description ...........................
6E-44
Overhaul .............................
6E-53
Adjust ...............................
6E-50
Removal
& Installation ......,............6E-52
Specifications ..........................
6E-58
Charging
System
Description ..............
:............ 1 D-28
Specifications. ............
.,............lD-35
Testing..................:............lD-29
Wiring Diagrams
Manta .............................
lJ-105
Opel 1900 ..........................
lJ.103
GT ................................
lJ-107
Chart Lubrication ........................ OC-5
Chassis Springs, Front. ........
!............3A-15
Clutch, Second-Automatic Transmission .......
7C-103
Clutch Adjustment .........................
7A-4
Control Arm Front Upper ...................
:............3A-10
Lower ...............................
3A-11
Converter Checking Procedure ................
7C-125
Coolant Flow ............................
68-32
4 Speed Manual Transmission ...
!,...........7B-12
Cranking System. See Starting
SyStem
Crankshaft..............................6A-16
Cylinder Head ...............
:............6A-12
D
Description
3.Speed Automatic.....................7C-37

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Throttle Linkage Adjustment........,:.......6E-51
Timing Chain Cover.......................6A-23
Timing Chain and Sprocket.........
':.......6A-23
Tires...................................36-55
Inflation.....................
.;.......3G-62
Rotation.............................36-57
Sizes.........................
........3G-62
Track Rod..............................3F-53
Transmission Oil Pan
Automatic Transmission.................7C-99
Transmission Reassembly
4 Speed Manual. 1.9.....................76-28Tranmission Removal and Installation
4 Speed Manual
Removal...........................7B-22
Installation.........................76-22
Auto&tic............................7c-94Tune’Up Procedure........................66-65
Torque Specifications. Engine...............6A-27
Turn Signal See Directional Signal
Universal Joints..........................4A-3Subject
VPage Number
Vacuum Modulator..7C-101
Valve Body Transmlssmn7C.99
Valve and Seat Reconditioning Engine6A-12
WWater Pump Engine1.9L Engine
Wheels
Wheel Alignment
Whee! Bearing, Adjustment,
Windshield Wiper and Washer:
Trouble Diagnosis:Description and Operation
Removal and Installation
Specifications
Wiring Diagrams Complete
Opel 1900 ._.
Manta
GT
1 E-37
1 E-37
1 E-38
1 E-43
1 J-l 03
1 J-l 05lJ-10768-3436-553C-223A-4