Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Detach universal joint from shifter rod – at the same time press in female pin retaining spring (arrow) and lever out female pin with KM-569-A.

Press adjusting pin (2) in adjusting bore, at the same time turn shift rod to the left (3rd gear direction) – in the F13/F13+ and F17/F17+ transmission, the adjusting pin is located up front in direction of travel, F18 transmission adjusting pin is located to the rear in direction of travel.

Remove shift cover (1) from transmission. Cover transmission aperture with clean cloth.

  Clean

Remove sealant residues and clean sealing surfaces.

Measure play (I) between dowel pin (2) and 3rd/4th gear shifter rod actuation (1) with feeler gauge.

Play must be approx. 0.5 mm.

  Adjust

If play is too large: Drive in dowel pin further in transmission housing with drift and remeasure play.

If play is too small: Correction of play is not required as shift rod presses dowel pin into correct position.

  Install

Adhere new gasket with grease to transmission housing. Place shift cover on transmission – ensure that adjusting pin sits in adjusting bore hole and shift locks.

Install shift cover on transmission – tightening torque 15 Nm / 11 lbf. ft. Pull adjusting pin out of adjusting bore hole.

Slide universal joint (2) in shift fork (3). Coat new female pin with grease. Press in female pin (1) in direction of arrow until retaining spring engages.

  Inspect

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

  Install

Install battery support – tightening torque 15 Nm / 11 lbf. ft.

Install battery.

Shift through transmission.