Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Synchromesh Body Assembly, Replace (F17+)

Note:   Transmission remains installed.

  Remove

1.   Remove shift mechanism cover (1) •   F13/F17/F17 new/F17+ •   F13 MTA/F17+ MTA 2.   Remove reversing lamp switch (2) •   Disconnect wiring harness plug for reversing lamp switch •   Unscrew reversing lamp switch 3.   Remove end shield cover (3) 4.   Remove end shield (4) 5.   Remove main shaft

  Install

6.   Dismantle main shaft 7.   Check synchro body assembly Note:   Remove and install 5th gear synchro body assembly •   Check the synchro body assembly concerned, replace if necessary 1 3rd/4th gear synchromesh body assembly 2 1st/2nd gear synchromesh body assembly

Important:   Coat the bearing, running or seating surfaces of rotating parts and surfaces under pressure with transmission fluid. If a synchro body assembly is completely dismantled, observe the following procedure for assembly. 8.   Assemble synchromesh body and shift sleeve •   Insert synchromesh body (1) into shifter collar (2) •   Insert 3 thrust pieces (3) Note:   Attach bevel and then press into synchromesh body assembly. 9.   Assemble main shaft

11.   Install end shield (1) Note:   Observe the magnet 12.   Install end shield cover (2) 13.   Install gearshift cover (3) •   F13/F17/F17 new/F17+ •   F13 MTA/F17+ MTA 14.   Transmission Fluid Level, Check and Correct •   F13/F 17/F17 new/F17+ •   F13 MTA/F17+ MTA 15.   Install reversing lamp switch (4) •   insert with new seal ring •   Tighten reversing lamp switch 20 Nm •   Connect wiring harness plug 16.   Check ease of gear shifting •   with vehicle standing •   with engine running •   with clutch disengaged