Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Note:   Transmission remains installed.

  Remove

Remove gearshift cover (1) – see operation "Gearshift Cover, Remove and Install and/or Seal (F13/F17/F17+/F18)".

Remove reversing lamps switch (2).

Remove end shield cover (3) – see operation "Gasket for End Shield Cover, Replace (F13/F17/F17+/F18)".

Remove end shield (4) from transmission – see operation "Gasket for End Shield, Replace (F13/F17/F17+/F18)".

Remove drive shaft (1) with retaining ring (2) and ball bearing (3) – see operation "End Shield, Dismantle and Assemble (F13)".

Press off ball bearing (4) with KM-407-A (6) from drive shaft (5) – note installation position.

Remove retaining ring.

Caution

If gear cluster teeth are damaged, always check the corresponding gear on the main shaft and replace if necessary.

Attach new retaining ring (1) to drive shaft (2) and press on ball bearing (3) with KM-311/2 (4).

Install drive shaft (7) with retaining ring (6) and ball bearing (5) – see operation "End Shield, Dismantle and Assemble (F13)".

Insert end shield (1) into transmission – see operation "Gasket for End Shield, Replace – F13/F17/F17+/F18".

Install gasket for end shield cover (2) – see operation "Gasket for End Shield Cover, Replace – F13/F17/F17+/F18".

Install reversing lamps switch (4) with new seal ring – tightening torque 20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft.

Install gearshift cover (3) – see operation "Gearshift Cover, Remove, Install and/or Seal (F13/F17/F17+/F18)".

  Inspect

Check transmission fluid level – see operation "Transmission Fluid Level, Check and Correct (F13/F17/F17+/F18)".