Operation of a manual transmission Engine power is transmitted through the clutch to the input shaft of the manual transmission. There are 6 gears on this input or drive shaft (including reverse...
Help with malfunctions of the manual transmission Leakage: leaks in the gearbox can be located, for example, after it has been washed with an engine cleaner. Over time, seals can become permeable in the...
Automatic transmission The main element of all automatic transmissions are the so-called planetary gear sets. They consist of a toothed gear that drives three other toothed gears. On...
Gearshift assessment Upshifting: with the gas pedal partially depressed, gear shifting is almost not felt; at full throttle or a hard press on the gas pedal, the transitions become...
Help with malfunctions of the automatic transmission Here you will find a description of the faults that you can fix yourself. Tip: Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be towed more than 80-100 km,...
Main gear The gearbox and main gear in our Vectra, as in all front-wheel drive vehicles, are located in a common housing. The flow of power from the engine to the...
Drive shafts So that you do not feel jerks in the steering while driving and steering the machine, the joints of the drive shafts must transmit the flow of force in exactly...
Checking the cuffs of the drive shafts Maintenance work The drive shaft joints are protected from moisture and dirt by rubber cuffs. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly check whether the cuffs...
Troubleshooting Drive Shafts Usually there are no problems with drive shafts. Of course, their durability depends on the driving style. Starting at full throttle with the drive wheels...