Zafira A F17/F17+ Gearbox — OPEL / VAUXHALL

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.6, 16V, |, CNG, 1.8

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking tool, locking pin

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• Do not damage the wiring loom

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 41 workshop diagrams for X16XEL

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position
2. Remove the battery and tray
3. Remove the front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter
4. Stage 1:
5. Fit the locking tool

6. Detach the steering column from the steering rack
7. Stage 3:
8. Fit the locking pin
9. Disconnect the oxygen sensor(s)
10. Shift the gear into reverse
11. Note: Connect to the lifting eye
12. Engine support tool:
13. Engine hoist:
14. Remove the wheel arch cover lining
15. Remove the bumper front panel
16. Remove the stabiliser link upper bolt
17. Disconnect the tie rods
18. Disconnect the steering arm ball joints from the wheel bearing housings
19. Fit the special tool and apply pressure
20. Disconnect the lower ball joints from the wheel bearing housing
21. Use the special tool
22. Disconnect the oxygen sensor wiring from the subframe
23. Remove the drive shaft cover
24. Disconnect the gearbox support bracket at the back of the engine/gearbox
25. Disconnect the front engine support from the subframe
26. Use the special tool to support the subframe
27. Remove the subframe bolts
28. Lower the subframe
29. Note: Do not damage the wiring loom
30. Remove the air filter housing and hoses
31. Remove the right-hand engine support bolts
32. Remove the reversing light switch
33. Remove the left engine support bolt
34. Remove the 4 upper gearbox attaching bolts
35. Lower the engine/gearbox slightly
36. Remove the drive shaft locking pin and locking nut
37. Remove the drive shafts
38. Use a special tool:
39. Collect the escaping fluid in a container
40. Plug the holes
41. Disconnect the front engine support
42. Remove the lower gearbox attaching bolts
43. Fit the special tool to support the gearbox
44. Remove the engine to gearbox bolts
45. Remove the gearbox

Installation and checks

46. Installation is in the reverse order of removal
47. Adjust the gear-shift mechanism
48. All vehicles:
49. Remove the locking tool
50. Check for correct operation

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