Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Gearshift Cover, Remove and Install and/or Seal (F13+/ F17+)

  Remove

3.   Detach universal joint from shift rod •   Press in retaining spring (arrow) of the hollow pin •   Prise out hollow pin with KM-569-A 4.   Press adjusting pin (2) into adjusting bore •   Turn gearshift rod anti-clockwise (in direction of 3rd gear) 5.   Detach and remove gearshift cover (1) from transmission •   Unscrew 4x bolts Note:   Cover opening in transmission with a clean cloth 6.   Remove gasket remnants and clean sealing surfaces

  Install

7.   Measure the play (I) between dowel pin (2) and shift driver 5th gear (1) using a feeler gauge •   Clearance must be min. 0.3 mm and max. 0.5 mm 8.   Install new gasket •   Stick gasket to transmission housing with grease 9.   Place gearbox cover onto transmission Note:   Ensure that adjusting pin is sitting in adjusting hole and locks gearbox. 10.   Attach gearbox cover to transmission •   Tighten cover 15 Nm •   Draw adjusting pin out of adjusting bore

11.   Slide cross-joint (2) into shift fork (3) •   Coat new hollow pin with grease •   Push hollow pin (1) in direction of arrow until securing spring engages 12.   Check transmission fluid level and correct if necessary 13.   Check ease of gear shifting •   with vehicle standing •   with engine running •   with clutch disengaged