Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Differential Gear, Remove and Install (F17+)

Note:   Transmission remains installed.

  Remove

1.	Detach axle shafts from transmission Note:   Axle shafts remain in wheel hub.

2.   Remove crossmember (2) •   Unscrew 2x bolts 3.   Detach rear torque support bracket (4) from transmission •   Unscrew 2x bolts 4.   Remove rear torque support (3) •   Undo rear torque support bolt from front axle body Note:   Differential gear cover bolts (1) are now accessible.

5.   Detach differential cover (1) Note:   Place collecting pan underneath - transmission fluid will escape •   Unscrew 10x bolt 6.   Mark position of bearing race (2) in respect of transmission (arrow)

7.   Remove end shield cover (1). •   Unscrew 9x bolt Note:   If necessary, release the end shield cover by striking it gently with a rubber mallet 8.   Detach end shield cover gasket 9.   Remove end shield (2) from transmission

10.   Remove bearing race with KM-447 (2) •   Remove retaining plate (1) from bearing race – Unscrew bolt 11.   Remove differential downwards

  Install

Important:   Align bearing race with marking previously made. 13.   Install bearing race with KM-447 (2) Important:   The connection must be oil-tight. •   Coat thread (arrow) and new O-ring (1) with multi-purpose grease

15.   Install end shield (2) Important:   Note close tolerance bolts. 16.   Attach end shield cover (1) •   attach with new gasket to transmission housing •   Tighten 4x bolt M7 15 Nm •   Tighten 5x bolt M8 20 Nm

17.   Replace differential cover (1) •   Use new gasket •   Tighten 10x bolt 18 Nm

22.	Transmission Fluid Level, Check and Correct