Replacing the rear differential clutch of the propeller shaft (Opel Insignia A)

1. Remove the muffler.

2. Remove the propeller shaft.

3. Remove the rear wheel drive shafts.

4. Loosen the bolts and move the rear suspension stabilizer bar to the side.

5. Remove the protective cover (1) from the hydraulic pump.



6. Unhook the cable clamps.

7. Disconnect the electrical connector.

8. Install the hydraulic stand under the final drive.

Caution: To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, the final drive housing must be supported with hydraulic struts.

9. Loosen the four bolts (2) securing the rear final drive.

Note.

• Replace the rear final drive mounting bolts with new ones after each removal.
• Tightening torque: 90 Nm + 90° + 15°

10. Secure the main gear housing with cable ties.

11. Lower the final drive housing.

12. Loosen the four bolts (3) securing the differential clutch.

Note: Tightening torque: 30 Nm.

Caution: The differential clutch oil is under very high pressure. To prevent injury, wait at least ten minutes before removing any differential clutch components.

13. Remove the differential clutch (4).

14. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

15. After installation, check and adjust the working fluid level in the rear differential clutch.

16. Program the rear differential clutch control unit.