Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Drive Shaft, Replace (F17+/F17+ MTA)

Note:   Transmission remains installed.

Overview of Drive Shaft

  Remove

1.   Remove gearbox cover (1) Note:   For F17+ transmission. Remove gearshift module (2) Note:   For F17+ MTA transmission. 2.   Remove reversing lamps switch (3). •   Disconnect wiring harness plug, reversing lamp switch (4) •   Unscrew reversing lamp switch

3.   Attach KM-6001-B to front axle body •   Release 2x bolt (arrows) for adjustment rails on KM-6001-B (1) •   Insert KM-6001-B as shown Note:   2x journals (2) and (5) must sit flush in the guide holes of the front axle body. •   Tighten 2x bolt for adjustment rails •   Twist up front support bearing (4) – as far as the stop on the guide pin of the front engine damping block Note:   The guide pins must sit in the support bearings with no play. •   Twist up rear support bearing (3) – as far as the stop on the guide pin of the rear engine damping block bracket Note:   The guide pins must sit in the support bearings with no play.

5.   Remove end shield (1) cover 6.   Remove end shield (2)

7.   Remove drive shaft (1)

  Install

9.   Install end shield (2) 10.   Attach end shield cover (1)

13.   Fit reversing lamp switch (3) •   Tighten reversing lamp switch 20 Nm •   Connect wiring harness plug (4) to reversing lamp switch 14.   Install gearbox cover (1) Note:   For F17+ transmission. Install gearshift module (2) Note:   For F17+ MTA transmission.