Adjusting the gear shift drive (manual transmission) (Opel Vectra C)

All models

1. On all manual transmissions described in this Manual, the gear shift drive is carried out by means of cables.

2. The general principle of adjustment is to set the gearshift lever in the car interior and the gearshift mechanism on the gearbox to neutral with the drive removed, after which the drive is installed - the positions of the lever and the mechanism are synchronized. The operations for all transmission models are almost identical and differ only in the way the lever and mechanism are fixed - they are given separately for each manual transmission.

3. Adjustment of the gearshift drive is not a routine procedure for current vehicle maintenance and is only necessary after removing the gearshift mechanism. If gearshift clarity is impaired, the drive can be checked for proper operation and, if necessary, appropriate adjustments can be made.

4. On the central console in the car interior, using a plastic wedge, release the decorative frame of the niche from the clips first, and then the leather boot of the gearshift lever and turn the boot of the lever upwards. Remove the front ashtray tray.

5. Using a small screwdriver, gently pry up and release both drive cable latches (see accompanying illustration).

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Caution: Be careful when pressing the clamps, excessive force may cause them to break!

Manual transmission F17/F17+ and F40

6. Pull the reverse gear lock latch up and squeeze the 2 locking tabs with pliers (see accompanying illustration) so that the spring-loaded locking block of the gearshift lever drops down. Using the stopper, secure the locking block (and accordingly the lever) in neutral position.



7. Set the gearbox to neutral and lock the gearshift mechanism in this position. On the F17/F17+ gearbox, the spring-loaded gearshift mechanism axis must be pressed down to lock it (see illustration 8.7a) and fix it using the "M-527-A" device.

Note: The illustration shows the gear shift mechanism of earlier models (until approximately January 2003.). Fixation of the modified mechanism is carried out completely - illogically. In addition, the mechanisms are interchangeable.

For the F40 manual transmission, the same operations must be performed, with the only difference being that the device is installed in a slightly different way.

Note: On models equipped with the Y30DT engine, it is necessary to first remove the battery with the tray (see chapter 5).

Connect the drive cables to the lever and press down from above to snap the locks of both cables into place one after the other.



9. Remove the fasteners and reinstall all removed components, then check the proper functioning of the shift mechanism.

Manual transmission F23

10. Set the gear shift mechanism on the manual transmission to the "neutral" position, make sure that no gear is engaged by shaking the mechanism lever (see accompanying illustration). Then move the gearshift lever inside the car to the neutral position and lock it with the lock.





11. Connect the drive cables, remove the clamps and reinstall all removed components, then check the proper functioning of the shift mechanism.

Manual transmission F35

12. Pull the reverse gear lock latch up and squeeze the 2 locking tabs with pliers (see accompanying illustration) so that the spring-loaded locking block of the gearshift lever drops down. Using the stopper, secure the locking block (and accordingly the lever) in the 4th gear engagement position.





13. Pressing the lever (see accompanying illustration) gear shift mechanism back, engage 4th gear in the manual transmission. Fix the mechanism in this position by installing the KM-6325 device on the lower lever of the mechanism and pressing it so that it "sits" deep enough on the lever.



14. Connect the drive cables, remove the clamps and reinstall all removed components, then check the proper functioning of the shift mechanism.