Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Synchroniser Rings, Remove and Install (F17+/F17+ MTA)

Note:   Transmission remains installed.

  Remove

1.   Remove gearbox cover (1) Note:   For F17+ transmission. Remove gearshift module (2) Note:   For F17+ MTA transmission. 2.   Remove reversing lamps switch (3). •   Disconnect wiring harness plug, reversing lamp switch (4) •   Unscrew reversing lamp switch

3.   Attach KM-6001-B to front axle body •   Release 2x bolt (arrows) for adjustment rails on KM-6001-B (1) •   Insert KM-6001-B as shown Note:   2x journals (2) and (5) must sit flush in the guide holes of the front axle body. •   Tighten 2x bolt for adjustment rails •   Twist up front support bearing (4) – as far as the stop on the guide pin of the front engine damping block Note:   The guide pins must sit in the support bearings with no play. •   Twist up rear support bearing (3) – as far as the stop on the guide pin of the rear engine damping block bracket Note:   The guide pins must sit in the support bearings with no play.

5.   Remove end shield (1) cover 6.   Remove end shield (2)

9.   Check synchroniser rings Note:   Replace damaged components. 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 synchro body assembly has been completely disassembled then the following method of procedure shall be observed for assembly. 10.   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.

13.   Install end shield (2) 14.   Attach end shield cover (1)

17.   Fit reversing lamp switch (3) •   Tighten reversing lamp switch 20 Nm •   Connect wiring harness plug (4) to reversing lamp switch 18.   Install gearbox cover (1) Note:   For F17+ transmission. Install gearshift module (2) Note:   For F17+ MTA transmission.