Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Needle Bearing in Crankshaft, Replace

(if present)

Remove clutch, thrust bearing and thrust bearing guide sleeve.

See corresponding operations in group K.

Remove flywheel.

See corresponding operation.

The needle bearing is pulled from its seat using Remover KM - 469 - A in conjunction with KM - 328 - 9.

Remove

Insert KM - 328 - 9 into needle bearing.

Insert Support KM - 469 - 4 in bearing journal underneath KM - 328 - 9.

Insert Lever KM - 469 - 13 - A in Support and Remover Hooks and lock with Pins KM - 328 - 8.

Press out needle bearing.

Install

Insert Retaining Plate KM - 469 - 11 - A in clutch housing.

To do this, insert centering pins (arrows) in fastening holes of thrust bearing guide sleeve.

Insert needle bearing in bore in crankshaft.

Chamfered side of bearing faces journal. Place Centering Disc KM - 469 - 1 on needle bearing and tighten Pressure Bolt KM - 469 - 12 - A by hand until it rests on centering disc.

Press in needle bearing until centering disc is seated snugly against bearing journal.

Check transmission drive shaft for signs of wear.

Install thrust bearing guide sleeve, thrust bearing, flywheel and clutch.

See corresponding operations.