Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Synchromesh Body Assembly, Remove and Install (F17 new)

Note:   Transmission remains installed.

  Remove

1.   Remove shift mechanism cover (1) •   see operation "Gearshift Cover, Remove and Install and/or Seal (F13/F17/F17+/F18)" 2.   Remove reversing lamp switch (2) •   Disconnect reversing lamp (3) switch wiring harness plug •   Unscrew reversing lamp switch 3.   Remove end shield (4) cover •   See operation "Gasket for End Shield Cover, Replace (F13/F17/F17+/F18)". 4.   Remove end shield (5) •   See operation "Gasket for End Shield, Replace (F13/F17/F17+/F18)".

7.   Check synchromesh body assembly Note:   Synchro body assembly for 5th gear is removed and installed within the scope of the operation "End Shield, Dismantle and Assemble (F17 New)". •   Check affected synchromesh body assembly and replace if necessary 1 3rd/4th gear synchromesh body assembly 2 1st/2nd gear synchromesh body assembly

  Install

Important:   Lubricate rotating parts on their bearing, running, seating, and pressure surfaces using transmission fluid. If a synchromesh body assembly has been completely dismantled then the following method of procedure shall be observed for assembly. 8.   Assemble synchromesh body •   Insert synchromesh body (3) into shifter collar (2). •   Insert sliding blocks (1, 5) Note:   With open end to synchromesh body. Insert synchroniser springs (4) on both sides. Free end of synchromesh body lifts when in correct position (arrow). If necessary, insert synchroniser spring offset by 180°. Offset end of synchroniser spring will engage in a slide block. 9.   Assemble main shaft •   see operation "Main Shaft, Dismantle and Assemble (F17 New)

11.   Install end shield (1) Note:   Note magnet. •   See operation "Gasket for End Shield, Replace (F13/F17/F17+/F18)". 12.   Fit end shield (2) cover •   See operation "Gasket for End Shield Cover, Replace (F13/F17/F17+/F18)". 13.   Fit gearshift cover (5) •   see operation "Gearshift Cover, Remove, Install and/or Seal (F17)" 14.   Transmission Fluid Level, Check and Correct •   see Operation "Check and Correct Transmission Fluid Level (F13/F17/F17+/F18)" 15.   Fit reversing lamp switch (3) •   insert with new seal ring •   Tighten reversing lamp switch – Tightening torque 20 Nm •   Connect wiring harness plug (4)