Opel Astra 1998 – 2000 Haynes Service and Repair Manual

Models covered Astra Hatchback, Saloon & Estate and Zafira MPV models with turbo-diesel engines,
including special/limited editions 1.7 litre (1686 & 1700cc) & 2.0 litre (1995cc). For coverage of petrol models, see manual no. 3758. Does NOT cover ECO4 models, automatic transmission variants or 2001 model year vehicles (introduced Sept ‘00).

Many people see the words ‘advanced driving’ and believe that it won’t interest them or that it is a style of driving beyond their own abilities. Nothing could be further from the truth. Advanced driving is straightforward safe, sensible driving – the sort of driving we should all do every time we get behind the wheel.

An average of 10 people are killed every day on UK roads and 870 more are injured, some seriously. Lives are ruined daily, usually because somebody did something stupid. Something like 95% of all accidents are due to human error, mostly driver failure. Sometimes we make genuine mistakes -everyone does. Sometimes we have lapses of concentration. Sometimes we deliberately take risks.

For many people, the process of ‘learning to drive’ doesn’t go much further than learning how to pass the driving test because of a common belief that good drivers are made by ‘experience’.
Learning to drive by ‘experience’ teaches three driving skills:

• Quick reactions. (Whoops, that was close!)
• Good handling skills. (Horn, swerve, brake, horn).
• Reliance on vehicle technology. (Great stuff this ABS, stop in no distance even in the wet…)

Drivers whose skills are ‘experience based’ generally have a lot of near misses and the odd accident. The results can be seen every day in our courts and our hospital casualty departments. Advanced drivers have learnt to control the risks by controlling the position and speed of their vehicle. They avoid accidents and near misses, even if the drivers around them make mistakes. The key skills of advanced driving are concentration, effective all-round observation, anticipation and planning. When good vehicle handling is added to these skills, all driving situations can be approached and negotiated in a safe, methodical way, leaving nothing to chance.

Concentration means applying your mind to safe driving, completely excluding anything that’s not relevant. Driving is usually the most dangerous activity that most of us undertake in our daily routines. It deserves our full attention.

Observation means not just looking, but seeing and seeking out the information found in the driving environment.

Anticipation means asking yourself what is happening, what you can reasonably expect to happen and what could happen unexpectedly. (One of the commonest words used in compiling accident reports is ‘suddenly’.)

Planning is the link between seeing something and taking the appropriate action. For many drivers, planning is the missing link.

If you want to become a safer and more skilful driver and you want to enjoy your driving more, contact the Institute of Advanced Motorists on 0208 994 4403 or write to IAM House, Chiswick High Road, London W4 4HS for an information pack.

CONTENTS

• LIVING WITH YOUR VAUXHALL ASTRA/ZAFIRA
  • Safety first!
  • Introduction
  • Roadside Repairs If your car won’t start
  • Jump starting
  • Wheel changing
  • Identifying leaks
  • Towing
  • Weekly Checks Introduction
  • Underbonnet check points
  • Engine oil level
  • Coolant level
  • Brake (and clutch) fluid level
  • Tyre condition and pressure
  • Screen washer fluid level
  • Power steering fluid level
  • Wiper blades
  • Battery
  • Electrical systems
  • Lubricants and fluids
  • Tyre pressures
• MAINTENANCE
  • Vauxhall Astra/Zafira models
  • Servicing specifications
  • Maintenance schedule
  • Maintenance procedures
• Roadside Repairs
  • Jump starting
  • Wheel changing
  • Identifying leaks
  • Towing
• Weekly Checks
  • Underbonnet check points
  • Engine oil level
  • Coolant level
  • Brake (and clutch) fluid level
  • Tyre condition and pressure
  • Screen washer fluid level
  • Power steering fluid level
  • Wiper blades
  • Battery
  • Electrical systems
• Lubricants and fluids
• Tyre pressures
• MAINTENANCE
  • Servicing specifications
  • Maintenance schedule
  • Maintenance procedures
• REPAIRS AND OVERHAUL
  • SOHC petrol engine in-car engine repair procedures
  • 1.7 litre SOHC diesel engine in-car engine repair procedures
  • 1.7 litre DOHC diesel engine in-car engine repair procedures
  • 2.0 litre SOHC diesel engine in-car engine repair procedures
  • Engine removal and overhaul procedures
  • Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems
  • Fuel and exhaust systems
  • Emission control systems
  • Starting and charging systems
  • Pre-heating system
• Transmission
  • Clutch
  • Manual transmission
  • Driveshafts
• Brakes and suspension
  • Braking system
  • Suspension and steering
• Body equipment
  • Bodywork and fittings
  • Body electrical systems
• Wiring Diagrams
  • Dimensions and weights
  • Conversion factors
  • Buying spare parts
  • Vehicle identification numbers
  • General repair procedures
  • Jacking and vehicle support
  • Disconnecting the battery
  • Tools and working facilities
  • MOT test checks
  • Fault finding
  • Glossary of technical terms

Language: English
Format: PDF
Pages: 337

Opel Astra 1998 – 2000 Haynes Service and Repair Manual