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Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

J979600 Compression, Check (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, LHD) > < J340100 remove and install engine (Z 14 XE, Z 16 YNG with AC, RHD)

J340100-008 remove and install automatic transmission with engine torque converter (Z14 XE, AC, RHD)

1. Remove exhaust manifold heat shield

  • Disconnect mixture regulating oxygen sensor wiring harness plug
  • Remove 3 bolts

2. Remove exhaust manifold

  • Remove 9 nuts
  • Remove gasket.

3. Attach engine transport shackle

  • Insert 4 nuts (M 10) (arrows)
  • Tighten 2 nuts (M8) (22 Nm / 16 lbf. ft.) (1)
Object Number: 2411275  Size: DEFAULT

4. Attach cables to drive unit

  • Attach KM-2358
  • 2 off
  • Attach workshop crane
Object Number: 2411276  Size: DEFAULT

5. Detach engine wiring harness

Object Number: 2411239  Size: DEFAULT

  • From starter
    • Remove 2 nuts (1)
  • From alternator
    • Remove 2 nuts (2)
  • Detach ground cable
  • Unclip wiring harness (1)
    • close clips
Object Number: 2411277  Size: DEFAULT

6. Disconnect oil pressure switch wiring harness plug (1)

  • Unclip wiring harness
Object Number: 2411278  Size: DEFAULT

7. Detach alternator

  • Loosen alternator support
    • Unclip wiring harness (1)
    • Remove bolt (2)
  • Detach alternator support (3)
    • Remove 3 bolts
Object Number: 2411279  Size: DEFAULT

8. Detach intake manifold support

  • Remove bolt

9. Unscrew axle shafts

  • Note: 2nd person required
  • Place collecting basin underneath.
  • Using KM-313 (2), KM-902 (1)
  • Seal openings
Object Number: 2411280  Size: DEFAULT

10. Attach KM-412-3

  • Tighten 5 bolts
Object Number: 2411281  Size: DEFAULT

11. Loosen rear reaction member

  • Remove bolt (arrow)

12. Lift up drive unit

  • Caution: Do not damage attaching parts
  • Note: 2nd person required

13. Install drive unit

  • Note: 2nd person required
  • To KM-412

14. Lower drive unit on cables

Object Number: 2411282  Size: DEFAULT

15. Loosen torque converter

  • Remove 2 closure plugs
  • Turn crankshaft in direction of engine rotation using crankshaft ribbed V-belt pulley bolt
  • Use KM-911
  • Remove 3 bolts

16. Attach KM-910

17. Loosen automatic transmission

  • Oil pan
    • Remove 3 bolts
  • Cylinder Block
    • Remove 6 bolts

18. Lift automatic transmission

  • Note: 2nd person required
  • Lower engine
  • Remove bolt
  • Caution: Note torque converter
Object Number: 2410695  Size: DEFAULT

19. Check centring journal

  • Check converter centring journal for rust and clean if necessary
  • Measure distance between connecting threads of converter and the mating surface of the transmission housing with calliper gauge (2): Gap approx. 12 mm
  • Lightly coat centring seat for converter (arrow) with grease
  • Caution: With transmission replacement note guide bushings (1)

20. Clean threads

  • In converter
    • 3 off

21. Attach automatic transmission

  • Note: 2nd person required
  • Bolt in bolt
  • Lift engine

22. Remove KM-910

Object Number: 2410028  Size: DEFAULT

23. Fasten automatic transmission

  • At cylinder block
    • Note: Position coolant pipe, oil filler pipe
    • Tighten bolts (60 Nm / 44.5 lbf. ft.)
  • To oil pan
    • Tighten bolts (40 Nm / 29.5 lbf. ft.)

24. Attach torque converter

  • Caution: Insert bolts with locking compound. Tighten bolts evenly (20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft.)
  • Tighten bolts (45 Nm / 33 lbf. ft.)
    • Use KM-911
  • Install closure plug

25. Attach cables to drive unit

26. Remove drive unit

  • From KM-412
  • Note: 2nd person required

27. Install drive unit

  • Note: 2nd person required
  • Position on KM-6168
    • Note: Note bearing points
  • Detach from workshop crane
  • Remove KM-2358
  • Attach rear reaction member
  • Detach axle shafts

28. Fasten rear reaction member

  • Tighten bolt (80 Nm / 59 lbf. ft.)

29. Detach KM-412-3

30. Lower drive unit on cables

31. Replace axle shaft retaining rings

  • 2 off

32. Install axle shafts

  • Note: Drive in at friction weld seam
    • Until retaining rings engage
  • Tie up axle shafts

33. Detach engine transport shackle

34. Attach exhaust manifold

  • Replace gasket
  • Replace nuts
  • Tighten nuts (22 Nm / 16 lbf. ft.)

35. Attach exhaust manifold heat shield

  • Tighten bolts (8 Nm / 6 lbf. ft.)

36. Attach alternator

  • Tighten bolts
    • To cylinder block (35 Nm / 26 lbf. ft.)
    • To alternator shackle (20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft.)

37. Attach engine wiring harness

  • Tighten nuts

37. Attach intake manifold support

  • Connect ground cable.
  • Tighten bolts
    • Intake manifold (20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft.)
    • Cylinder block (35 Nm / 26 lbf. ft.)

J979600 Compression, Check (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, LHD) > < J340100 remove and install engine (Z 14 XE, Z 16 YNG with AC, RHD)