Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Synchro Rings, 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 synchroniser rings Check affected synchroniser ring and replace if necessary 1. 4th gear synchroniser ring 2. 3rd gear synchroniser ring 3. 1st gear inner synchroniser ring 4. 1st gear intermediate ring 5. 1st gear outer synchroniser ring 6. 2nd gear outer synchroniser ring 7. 2nd gear intermediate ring 8. 2nd gear inner synchroniser ring

  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)