Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Replace synchro ring (F13/F13 MTA)

Note:   Transmission remains installed.

  Remove

1.   Remove gearshift cover (1) •   F13/F17/F17 new/F17+ •   MTA 2.   Remove reversing lamp switch (2) •   F13 only 3.   Remove end shield cover (3) 4.   Remove end shield (4) from transmission

5.   Remove main shaft 6.   Dismantle main shaft 7.   Replace affected synchroniser rings: 1. 4th gear synchroniser ring 2. 3rd gear synchroniser ring 3. 1st gear inner synchroniser ring 4. 1st gear intermediate ring 5. 1st gear outer synchroniser ring 6. 2nd gear outer synchroniser ring 7. 2nd gear intermediate ring 8. 2nd gear inner synchroniser ring

  Install

Important:   If a synchromesh body assembly has been completely disassembled then the following method of procedure shall be observed for assembly. 8.   Insert synchro body (3) in shift sleeve (2) •   Insert sliding blocks (1) and (5) with the open end towards the synchro body. 9.   Insert synchroniser spring (4) Note:   Ensure that the free end is raised from the synchro body (arrow) in the correct installation position. If this is not the case, turn synchro ring by 180° and re-install. Offset end of synchro spring engages in a sliding block.

12.   Install end shield (1) in transmission 13.   Install end shield cover (2) 14.   Install reversing lamp switch (4) with new seal ring •   F13 only •   Tighten switch 20 Nm 15.   Install gearshift cover (3) •   F13/F17/F17 new/F17+ •   MTA 16.   Check transmission fluid level •   F13/F17/F17 new/F17+ •   F13 MTA/F17+ MTA