Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Remove retaining ring (1) for multi-plate clutch C0 with suitable screwdriver.

Remove flange (2) lining plates (4) and steel plates (3).

Remove retaining ring (5) for multi-plate clutch C3 with suitable screwdriver.

Remove flange (6) lining plates (7) and steel plates (8).

Install KM-J-23078-A (2) with KM-620-2 (3) and clamp nut for tensioning in vice.

Turn housing for multi-plate clutch C0 and C3 (compressing relief springs) until retaining ring is free. Remove retaining ring using KM-396 (1). Release KM-J-23078-A and remove.

Remove return spring assembly (4).

Insert housing with pistons for multi-plate clutch assembly C0 and C3 in multi-plate clutch assembly C1 and rear cover – do not damage seal rings.

Pistons C3 and C0 – blow low pressure compressed air into bore C3 (arrow) and C0 (5).

Replace piston seal rings from pistons C0 (6) and C3 (7) – coat with transmission fluid before installation.

Lock ball of piston for multi-plate clutch C3 – shake piston (1) to check whether lock ball is movable. Check return springs assembly (C0 and C1) for damage, and replace if necessary.

Check sliding surfaces of steel and lining plates for damage and wear, and replace if necessary. New lining plates must be laid in transmission fluid for at least 2 hours before installation.

  Assemble

Insert piston C0 (2) with new O-rings in housing for multi-plate clutch C0 and C3 – do not damage O-rings. Proceed identically with piston C3.

Place return springs assembly (3) on piston C3 – install new retaining ring.

Attach KM-J-23078-A (2) with KM-620-2 (3) and compress return springs – insert retaining ring with KM-396 (1). Release KM-J-23078-A and remove.

Insert flange (4) lining plates (5) and steel plates (6) as shown.

Insert new retaining ring (7) with screwdriver.

Insert flange (8) lining plates (10) and steel plates (9) as shown. See "Technical Data", section "Parts List" for number of steel and lining plates.

Insert new retaining ring (1) with screwdriver. Ensure proper fit.

Raise piston C0 and C3 and thus check function – blow compressed air into bore for C0 (arrow) and C3 (1) on rear cover.

  Install

Install multi-plate clutch assembly C0 and C3 – see operation "Multi-plate Clutch C0 and C3, Remove and Install (AF 13-II)".