Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Attach transmission to KM-694-A (2). Attach assembly to KM-113-2 (1).

Remove fluid drain bolt (3), drain transmission fluid and collect for damage diagnosis – see operation "Transmission Fluid Condition, Check (AF 13-II/AF 17/AF 20/AF 22)".

Remove converter – see operation "Converter and/or Fluid Pump Seal Ring, Replace (AF 13-II/AF 17/AF 20/AF 22)".

Remove rear cover (1) – see operation "Rear Cover with Piston C1, Remove and Install (AF 20)".

Remove drive shaft assembly (2) with multi-plate clutch C1 and C2 – see operation "Drive Shaft Assembly with Multi-plate Clutch C1 and C2, Remove and Install (AF 20)".

Remove planetary gear set P1 (3) – see operation "Planetary Gear Set P1, Remove and Install (AF 20)".

Remove valve body – see operation "Valve Body, Remove and Install (Transmission Removed) (AF 20)".

Measure piston stroke of multi-disc brake B3 with Dial Gauge MKM-571-B – place probe on plate and blow in low-pressure compressed air (4 bar, arrow); for this, cut off the end of KM-994 in advance and insert KM-994 into bore hole. If necessary, replace lining plates and correct piston stroke by installing a suitable compensation flange from the "Service" division. Measurement value: 1.75 to 2.55 mm.

Measure play between piston and plate set with feeler gauge. If necessary, replace plate set. Measurement value: 0.6 to 1.9 mm.

  Remove

Prise out retaining ring (1) for front internal gear with screwdriver and remove.

Remove assembly (2) with steel plates, lining plates and flange (1) of multi-disc brake B3.

Remove thrust bearing (4) with race (3).

  Inspect

Check steel and lining plates for damage and wear. Place new lining plates in transmission for at least 2 hours before installing.

  Remove

Prise out retaining ring (5) for return spring assembly (6) with screwdriver. Remove return spring assembly.

Remove piston (1) for multi-disc brake B3 – blow low-pressure compressed air (4 bar, arrow) into fluid bore; for this, cut off the end of KM-994 in advance and insert KM-994 into bore hole. Press out piston uniformly without tilting, assist with pliers if necessary.

Replace seal rings on inner and outer piston.

  Clean

Clean components and check for damage; replace if necessary.

  Install

Insert piston of multi-disc brake B3 uniformly into transmission without tilting – spring mount faces upwards.

Insert return spring assembly into spring mount of piston B3. Install new retaining ring.

Insert thrust bearing (2) with race (3) – for assignment and installation direction see illustration "Thrust Bearing Installation". Insert assembly of front internal gear (1) with freewheel F2 into transmission.

  Inspect

Front internal gear must be able to turn anticlockwise (arrow).

  Install

Install plate set B3 (4) in transmission: Insert flange. Alternately, insert lining plates (6 off) and steel plates (5 off) – lugs on steel plates must be aligned with the recesses in transmission. Insert flange. Insert new retaining ring (5) – ensure correct seating.

Install planetary gear set P1 (1) – see operation "Planetary Gear Set P1, Remove and Install (AF 20)".

Install drive shaft assembly (2) with multi-plate clutch C1 and C2 – see operation "Drive Shaft Assembly with Multi-plate Clutch C1 and C2, Remove and Install (AF 20)".

Install rear cover (3) – see operation "Rear Cover with Piston C1, Remove and Install (AF 20)".

Attach fluid drain bolt (3) with new seal ring to transmission – tightening torque 40 Nm / 29.5 lbf. ft.

Remove transmission assembly from KM-113-2 (1) with KM-694-A. Remove transmission from KM-694-A (2).

Install transmission – see operation "Transmission, Remove and Install (AF 20)". Fill up transmission fluid

  Inspect

Check and correct level of transmission fluid – see operation "Transmission Fluid Level, Check and Correct (AF 13-II/AF 17/AF 20/AF 22)".