Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Synchro Body Assembly, Remove and Install (F17+)

Note:   Transmission remains installed.

  Remove

1.   Remove shift mechanism cover (1) •   see operation "Gearshift Cover, Remove and Install and/or Seal (F13/F17/F17+/F18)" 2.   Remove reversing lamp switch (2) •   Disconnect wiring harness plug (3) for reversing lamp •   Unscrew reversing lamp switch 3.   Remove end shield (4) cover •   See operation "Gasket for End Shield Cover, Replace (F13/F17/F17+/F18)". 4.   Remove end shield (5) •   See operation "Gasket for End Shield, Replace (F13/F17/F17+/F18)".

7.   Check synchromesh body assembly Note:   Synchro body assembly for 5th gear is removed and installed within the scope of the operation "End Shield, Dismantle and Assemble (F17+)". Check affected synchromesh body assembly and replace if necessary 1. 3rd/4th gear synchro body assembly 2. 1st/2nd gear synchro body assembly

  Install

Important:   Lubricate rotating parts on their bearing, running, seating, and pressure surfaces using transmission fluid. If a synchromesh body assembly has been completely dismantled then the following method of procedure shall be observed for assembly. 8.   Assemble synchro body and shift sleeve •   Insert synchro body (1) into shift sleeve (2). •   Insert 3x thrust piece (3) Note:   Position at an angle and then press into the synchro body assembly. 9.   Assemble main shaft •   see operation "Main Shaft, Dismantle and Assemble (F17+)"

11.   Install end shield (1) Note:   Note magnet. •   See operation "Gasket for End Shield, Replace (F13/F17/F17+/F18)". 12.   Fit end shield (2) cover •   See operation "Gasket for End Shield Cover, Replace (F13/F17/F17+/F18)". 13.   Fit gearshift cover (5) •   see operation "Gearshift Cover, Remove and Install and/or Seal (F13/F17/F17+/F18)" 14.   Transmission Fluid Level, Check and Correct •   see operation "Transmission Fluid, Check and Correct (F13/F17/F17+/F18)" 15.   Fit reversing lamp switch (3) •   insert with new seal ring •   Tighten switch for reversing lamp firmly - tightening torque 20 Nm . •   Connect wiring harness plug (4)