Recommended replacement interval for the part category Transmission fluid : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Combo Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate (X12) 2.0 CDTi, VAUXHALL Combo Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate (X12) 1.6 CDTi, VAUXHALL Combo Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate (X12) 1.6 CDTi, VAUXHALL Combo Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate (X12) 1.3 CDTi, VAUXHALL Combo Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate (X12) 1.4 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil for Combo Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate (X12) and other VAUXHALL models

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Transmission fluid

Manual Transmission Oil

Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VAUXHALL COMBO Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate. Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Cleaner&thinner
                    
                      Sealant
                    
                      Drive socket # 11 
                    
                      Drive socket # 12 
                    
                      Drive socket # 16 
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Seal scraper
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VAUXHALL COMBO Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate. AUTODOC experts recommend:

All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VAUXHALL COMBO Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Open the hood.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Step 4

Support the engine skid plate. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 5

Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12.

Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VAUXHALL COMBO Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold the engine skid plate cautiously tight when unscrewing the fasteners and when lowering the hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 6

Remove the hydraulic transmission jack. Remove the oil pan cover.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VAUXHALL COMBO Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 7

Clean the transmission fluid pan. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 8

Prepare a waste oil container with at least 2 l capacity.
Step 9

Unscrew the fasteners of the transmission fluid pan. Use a drive socket #11. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the transmission fluid pan.

Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VAUXHALL COMBO Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate. Tip:
When removing the transmission fluid pan, incline it so that the fluid only comes out from one side of it.
Step 11

Drain the used oil.

AUTODOC recommends:
Wait until the fluid has completely run out of the pan.
Step 12

Clean the mounting seat of the transmission fluid pan. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 13

Remove the transmission fluid pan gasket. Use a seal scraper.
Step 14

Clean the mounting seat of the transmission fluid pan gasket. Use a wire brush. Use cleaner&thinner.
Step 15

Apply sealant to the mounting seat of the transmission fluid pan gasket. Install the new transmission fluid pan gasket.
Step 16

Treat the mounting seat of the transmission fluid pan. Use cleaner&thinner.

Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VAUXHALL COMBO Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate. Tip from AUTODOC:
Prevent fluid from getting on the mounting seat of the transmission fluid pan.
Step 17

Install and fasten the transmission fluid pan.
Step 18

Tighten the fastening bolts of the transmission fluid pan in a criss-cross pattern. Use a drive socket #11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
Step 19

Remove the retainers and move aside the coolant pipe.
Step 20

Clean the gearbox breather. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 21

Unscrew the gearbox breather. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22

Insert the funnel. Pour new transmission fluid in the gearbox through the breather hole. Required amount of oil: 1.6 L.

Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VAUXHALL COMBO Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 23

Screw the gearbox breather. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 nm torque.
Step 24

Return the coolant pipe to its initial position and fasten it.
Step 25

Support the engine skid plate. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 26

Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
Step 27

Remove the hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 28

Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 nm torque.

Step 29

Lower the car.

Step 30

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 31

Close the hood.

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