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Vauxhall Meriva B 1.7 CDTi AF40 / TF-80SC Six-Speed Automatic Gearbox

Confirmed listing range: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Meriva B 5-door MPV applications - number matching is compulsory.

Critical included-parts notice: the torque converter is not fitted in the pictured bellhousing and is not included. The sale is for the used automatic transmission assembly and attached components shown in the listing photographs only. Fluids, torque converter, mounts, driveshafts, cooler pipes, selector parts and other ancillaries are not included unless clearly visible in the supplied photographs.

Actual Item Photographs

These are photographs of the transmission being sold. Cosmetic marks, oil staining, storage marks and age-related wear are visible and form part of the condition.

Item Details and Identification

Exact Vehicle Reference and Where the Gearbox Fits

Drivetrain position

The gearbox mounts transversely in the front engine compartment and bolts directly to the engine. It transfers engine torque through the automatic gearsets and differential to the two front driveshafts and front wheels.

What this unit controls

• Selection of six forward ratios and reverse.
• Hydraulic line pressure, clutch-pack operation and shift timing.
• Torque-converter operation and lock-up strategy when the correct converter is installed.
• Final-drive and differential output to the front wheels.
• Communication with the engine, ABS and vehicle systems through the transmission control module.

Parts Compatibility Table

This part is not confirmed for

Buy the Correct Part First Time

Before ordering, compare the old unit with every actual-item photograph and send the following through eBay Messages when fitment help is required:

• Full UK registration and complete 17-character VIN.
• Clear photograph of the existing gearbox identification tag.
• Existing gearbox code and every visible part number.
• Engine size, fuel type, power output and whether the vehicle is definitely a six-speed automatic.
• Control-module label and connector photographs where accessible.
• Confirmation that a replacement torque converter has been sourced, because it is not included here.

Common Symptoms of a Faulty Automatic Gearbox

Diagnosis matters: these symptoms are not proof that the complete gearbox is faulty. A professional diagnostic scan and mechanical inspection should be completed before replacement.

Why Choose a Correct Production-Fit Used Unit?

Professional Fitting Guide

1. 1Verify before dismantling: compare 55565585A, 55573155, AF40 / TF-80SC, module label, connectors, bellhousing, mounts and VIN. Do not remove the customer's gearbox until the match is confirmed.
2. 2Record diagnostics: scan every control module, save transmission fault codes, adaptation values and freeze-frame data, and diagnose external causes such as wiring, selector, low voltage, fluid loss, engine faults and driveshaft problems.
3. 3Prepare the vehicle safely: isolate the battery, raise the vehicle on a rated lift, remove undertrays and wheels as required, and support the engine and transmission correctly.
4. 4Disconnect and remove: drain fluid into a suitable container, disconnect the selector, electrical connectors, cooler lines, starter, earths, mounts and driveshafts, then lower the subframe or transmission as directed by the workshop manual.
5. 5Inspect related components: check the torque converter, flexplate, cooler, cooler pipes, mounts, driveshaft seals, crankshaft rear seal, wiring and connectors. Flush or replace contaminated cooler components following the transmission specialist's procedure.
6. 6Transfer only compatible parts: move brackets, sensors or the original control module only when the VIN-specific procedure requires it. Electronic parts may require programming or adaptation.
7. 7Fit the torque converter correctly: a torque converter is not supplied. The correct converter must be fully seated into the oil pump before the gearbox is drawn to the engine. Incorrect seating can destroy the pump immediately.
8. 8Install and torque: align the transmission without forcing it, renew one-time-use hardware and seals where specified, and tighten every fixing to the correct manufacturer specification.
9. 9Fill, program and test: use the exact approved AF40 / TF-80SC fluid specification for the VIN, set the level at the prescribed fluid temperature, complete programming / relearn steps, clear codes and perform a controlled road test with leak and shift-quality checks.

Required workshop tools

• Two-post vehicle lift or equivalent professional lifting system.
• Engine support beam and rated transmission jack.
• Comprehensive socket, spanner, E-Torx, Torx and hex-bit sets.
• Calibrated torque wrenches covering the required ranges.
• Driveshaft / ball-joint separation tools and suitable pry tools.
• Drain equipment, line plugs, cleaning equipment and spill control.
• Vehicle-capable diagnostic scan tool with transmission programming / adaptation functions where required.
• Correct fluid filling equipment and a scan tool capable of reading transmission-fluid temperature.
• New approved fluid, seals, O-rings, locking hardware and any one-time-use bolts specified by the workshop manual.

Estimated repair time

Planning allowance: approximately 8-12 labour hours for removal and installation, plus any additional time for diagnosis, cleaning, seized fixings, subframe alignment, programming, adaptation or road testing. This is not a manufacturer flat-rate promise and the actual quote depends on workshop conditions and vehicle condition.

Static Garage Labour Cost Calculator

Use the table as a quick estimate: garage hourly rate x billed labour hours = estimated labour only. It excludes the gearbox, torque converter, fluid, seals, programming, recovery, consumables and any taxes charged by the fitting garage.

Workshop, Stock and Dispatch

Delivery, Address, Returns and VAT

Delivery

• Postage is not described as free in this template. The actual charge, service and delivery estimate are those displayed by eBay at checkout.
• International delivery is available only when eBay displays an eligible service for the buyer's destination. A complete gearbox is a heavy freight item, so some countries and international parcel programmes may not be available.
• Import duties, local taxes and eBay-calculated international charges are the buyer's responsibility where applicable.
• Inspect outer packaging on arrival and photograph any visible freight damage before unpacking or fitting.

Checkout address

Returns and condition protection

• Review the listing photographs, tag numbers, fitment table and excluded applications before purchase.
• Wrongly ordered or change-of-mind returns must follow the return terms shown by eBay and must be complete, securely packed and in the same condition, subject to the buyer's statutory rights.
• Any lawful deduction can only reflect proven diminished value caused by handling beyond what is necessary to inspect the item. No blanket restocking percentage applies to faulty or not-as-described claims.
• Security markings, visible labels and identifying details are recorded. Returned units are checked against the supplied item.
• Do not dismantle, open or modify the unit before contacting us through eBay Messages, except where necessary rights apply.

VAT margin / global accounting wording

This second-hand part is sold under the applicable VAT margin / global accounting treatment. VAT is accounted for within the scheme but is not separately itemised. A reclaimable VAT invoice is not available for this item.

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