Vauxhall Viva HB 1966–1970 Workshop Manual | PDF Download

Keep your Vauxhall Viva HB running reliably with this illustrated workshop manual covering servicing, mechanical repairs, fault finding and major component overhaul. Step-by-step instructions explain how to dismantle, inspect, repair and reassemble the engine, transmission, suspension, brakes and electrical equipment, with technical specifications and wiring diagrams to assist with repairs.

Models Covered

• Vauxhall Viva HB — 1966–1970

• Vauxhall Viva HB 90 — 1966–1970

• Vauxhall Viva HB SL — 1966–1970

• Vauxhall Viva HB SL90 — 1966–1970

What's Included in This Manual

Engine Repairs and Overhaul

• Engine removal and installation

• Cylinder head removal and refitting

• Valve inspection, servicing and adjustment

• Rocker gear and pushrod servicing

• Timing chain, tensioner and camshaft removal and installation

• Sump removal and oil pump overhaul

• Pistons, piston rings and connecting rods

• Crankshaft and main bearing inspection

• Flywheel removal and installation

• Oil filter and crankcase breather servicing

• Engine reassembly and fault diagnosis

Fuel System and Carburettor

• Mechanical fuel pump operation and maintenance

• Fuel pump dismantling, reassembly and testing

• Solex and Zenith carburettor servicing

• Zenith-Stromberg carburettor servicing

• Carburettor adjustments and slow-running settings

• Fuel system fault diagnosis

Ignition System

• Distributor operation and automatic timing controls

• Contact breaker points and distributor maintenance

• Distributor removal and installation

• Ignition timing and adjustment

• Ignition system fault finding

Cooling System

• Radiator, thermostat, water pump and cooling fan

• Cooling system flushing and maintenance

• Fan belt inspection and tension adjustment

• Antifreeze and coolant servicing

• Water pump removal and refitting

• Heater hose and cooling system connections

Clutch

• Diaphragm spring clutch construction and operation

• Clutch adjustment and routine maintenance

• Clutch removal and dismantling

• Clutch plate and pressure plate inspection

• Clutch reconditioning and reassembly

• Main drive spigot bearing servicing

Manual Gearbox and Automatic Transmission

• Manual gearbox operation and maintenance

• Gearbox removal, dismantling and reassembly

• Gearbox installation and adjustment

• Speedometer drive and reversing light switch

• Borg-Warner automatic transmission construction and servicing

• Transmission fault diagnosis

Propeller Shaft, Rear Axle and Rear Suspension

• Propeller shaft removal and servicing

• Universal joint dismantling and inspection

• Rear axle construction and lubrication

• Rear axle component repairs

• Rear suspension servicing

• Rear axle removal and installation

Front Suspension and Wheel Hubs

• Independent front suspension construction

• Suspension lubrication and maintenance

• Front wheel hub bearings and oil seals

• Upper and lower suspension arms

• Suspension ball joint inspection and replacement

• Front suspension removal and refitting

Steering System

• Rack and pinion steering operation

• Steering gear removal and installation

• Steering maintenance and adjustment

• Inner ball joint rubber boot replacement

• Tie rod and outer ball joint servicing

Braking System

• Front and rear drum brake servicing

• Front disc brake servicing

• Brake master cylinder removal and overhaul

• Wheel cylinder inspection and repairs

• Brake shoes, linings and hydraulic components

• Brake hose inspection and replacement

• Brake bleeding procedures

• Handbrake cables and adjustment

• Brake fault diagnosis

Electrical System

• Battery maintenance and testing

• Generator testing, removal and overhaul

• Generator brushes, commutator and field coils

• Starter motor and solenoid servicing

• Charging system fault finding

• Voltage regulation and electrical testing

• Fuses, switches and circuit breakers

• Alternator charging system information

Bodywork, Windows and Heating

• Door trim removal and installation

• Door locks and interior release mechanisms

• Window winders and glass replacement

• Windscreen and fixed window servicing

• Ventilator fittings

• Heating and ventilation system maintenance

Technical Information and Wiring Diagrams

• Engine, ignition and cooling specifications

• Manual gearbox and automatic transmission data

• Rear axle, suspension and steering specifications

• Electrical system technical data

• Tightening torque specifications

• Wiring diagrams for early and later models

• Generator and alternator wiring arrangements

• Maintenance guidance and fault diagnosis