Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Differential, Remove and Install (F 13/F 15/F 17/F 18/F 18+)  

Notice: 

Transmission remains installed.  

  Remove, Disconnect   

Axle shafts - see operation "Axle Shafts, Remove and Install" in group "E".   Detach cover (1) for differential from transmission (10 fastening bolts). Fluid escapes Place collecting basin underneath.   Mark bearing ring (2) position in relation to transmission (arrow).   Remove end shield cover (3) - see operation "Gasket for End Shield Cover, Replace (F 13/F 15/F 17/F 18/F 18+)".   Remove end shield (4) - see operation "Gasket for End Shield, Replace (F 13/F 15/F 17/F 18/F 18+)".

  Remove, Disconnect   

Mark bearing ring position in relation to transmission casing. Remove retaining plate (1) from bearing ring. Remove bearing ring with KM-447 (2). Remove differential from transmission from below.     Install, Connect    Insert differential into transmission from below. Coat thread (arrow) and new O-ring (3) with multi-purpose grease. The connection must be oil-tight.   Screw bearing ring with KM-447 (4) into transmission housing. (set bearing ring to previous mark).

  Inspect   

Check clearance of differential housing tapered roller bearing and adjust if necessary - see operation "Prescribed Adjustment of Tapered Roller Bearing - Differential (F 13/F 15/F 17/F 18/F 18+)".     Install, Connect    Install end shield - see operation "Gasket for End Shield, Replace (F 13/F 15/F 17/F 18/F 18+)".   Install end shield cover - see operation "Gasket for End Shield Cover, Replace (F 13/F 15/F 17/F 18/F 18+)".   Attach differential transmission cover (1) with new seal to transmission (10 fastening bolts) - Tightening torque 18 Nm / 13 lbf. ft.   Install axle shafts - see operation "Axle Shafts, Remove and Install" in group "E".     Inspect    Top up transmission fluid and check transmission fluid level at checking screw (arrow) and top up if necessary - see operation "Transmission Fluid Level, Check and Correct (F 13/F 15/F 17/F 18/F 18+)".