Opel Vectra B

since 1995 release

Repair and operation of the car

Vektr's Opel of B
+ 1.1. Governing bodies and control devices
+ 2. Maintenance
+ 3. Engines
+ 4. Heating, ventilation
+ 5. Fuel system
+ 6. Systems of start, ignition
- 7. Transmission
   + 7.1. Coupling
   - 7.2. Mechanical transmission
      7.2.2. Introduction
      7.2.2. Technical characteristics
      7.2.3. Replacement of oil in the transmission
      7.2.4. Adjustment of the mechanism of gear shifting
      7.2.5. Gear shifting mechanism
      7.2.6. Replacement of sealing rings
      7.2.7. Backing lamp switch
      7.2.8. Removal of the transmission
   + 7.3. Automatic transmission
   + 7.4. Power shafts
+ 8. Brake system
+ 9. Running gear
+ 10. Body
+ 11. Electric equipment
+ 12. Main malfunctions

7.2.2. Technical characteristics

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type	5 synchronized transfers of the forward course and 1 transfer of a backing.
Identification
Petrol engines:
– SOHC 1.6 liters	F13
– DOHC 1.6 liters:
• early models	F15
• late models	F17
– 1.8 and 2.0 liters	F18
Diesel engines	F18
Transmission oil
Type	transmission Vauxhall 90 001 777 liquid
Amount of oil	2 liters
Frequency of replacement	each 60000 km
Amount of oil:
– F13 transmission	1.6 liter
– F15 transmission	1.8 liter
– F17 transmission	1.6 liter
– F18 transmission	1.9 liter

Tightening moments (N. of m)

Bolts of fastening of the transmission to the engine:
– M8	20
– M10	40
– M12	60
Protective plate of a flywheel	8
Gear shifting mechanism:
– tightening gear shifting rod bolt:
• stage 1	12
• stage 2	to tighten on a corner 180 °
– assembly bolts of the lever of gear shifting	6
Stopper of check of level of oil:
– F18 transmission:
• stage 1	4
• stage 2	to tighten on a corner 45 ° – 180 °
– other transmissions	30
Backing lamp switch	20