Zafira A F23 Gearbox — OPEL / VAUXHALL

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.0, TD, 16V, |, TURBO, 2.2

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

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• Do not damage the wiring loom

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Installation is in the reverse order of removal
2. Use new nut(s)
3. Remove the front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter
4. Fit the special tool to support the engine
5. Stage 4:

6. Detach the steering column from the steering rack
7. Petrol engines:
8. Disconnect the oxygen sensor(s)
9. Stage 2:
10. Stage 3:
11. Disconnect the power steering wiring loom
12. Engine support tool:
13. Engine hoist:
14. Use a hoist to support the engine
15. Note: Connect to the lifting eye
16. Remove both front wheels
17. Remove the wheel arch cover lining
18. Remove the bumper front panel
19. Remove the stabiliser link upper bolt
20. Disconnect the tie rods
21. Steering ball joint:
22. Disconnect the steering arm ball joints from the wheel bearing housings
23. Fit the special tool and apply pressure
24. Anti-roll bar to suspension strut:
25. Disconnect the lower ball joints from the wheel bearing housing
26. Use the special tool
27. Disconnect the oxygen sensor wiring from the subframe
28. Remove the drive shaft cover
29. Disconnect the gearbox support bracket at the back of the engine/gearbox
30. Disconnect the front engine support from the subframe
31. Use the special tool to support the subframe
32. Remove the subframe bolts
33. Lower the subframe
34. Note: Do not damage the wiring loom
35. Remove the air filter housing and hoses
36. Front engine support:
37. Remove the right-hand engine support bolts
38. Remove the reversing light switch
39. Remove the three upper gearbox attaching bolts
40. Remove the left engine support bolt
41. Lower the engine/gearbox slightly
42. Counterhold tool:
43. Remove the drive shaft locking pin and locking nut
44. Use a special tool:
45. Remove the drive shafts
46. Collect the escaping fluid in a container
47. Plug the holes
48. Disconnect the gear-shift cables from the gearbox
49. Use a special tool:
50. Remove the gear-shift control bracket located on top of the gearbox
51. Disconnect the reversing light switch cable
52. Disconnect the front engine support
53. Remove the lower gearbox attaching bolts
54. Fit the special tool to support the gearbox
55. Remove the engine to gearbox bolts
56. Remove the gearbox
57. Adjust the gear-shift mechanism
58. Reset volatile memories after reconnecting the battery cables

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