96-72 1973 OPEL SERVICE MANUALRUBBER
MALLET\
Figure 98-133 Separating Cylinder Halves
parts tray (J-9402) the following: number “1, 2 and
3” pistons, piston drive balls, and (if service pistons)
piston rings. To disassemble rotate wash plate until
piston is at highest point, raise wash plate approxi-
mately
l/2 inch and lift out piston and related parts
one at a time. Discard shoe discs and rear needle
thrust bearing and races.
Figure 98-134 Disassembly of Cylinder Assembly
-Service Pistons Shown
Examine piston drive balls and replace if necessary.
The front end of the piston may be identified by a
recessed notch (see Figure
9B-135).5. Lift out shaft and wash plate assembly and front
needle thrust bearing races. Discard front needle
thrust bearing and races.Figure 98-135 Piston Identification
RinglessExamine shaft and wash plate assembly and replace
as necessary.
6. Wash all salvaged parts of cylinder assembly in
bath of trichlorethylene, alcohol, or similar solvent
and dry parts with filtered, dry compressed air.
Examine front and rear cylinder halves, front and
rear main shaft bearings, and replace as necessary. If
bearings are to be replaced, drive out of cylinder
halves with suitable socket or punch. Install new
bearing (lettering on bearing edge facing outward)
using bearing installer (J-9432). See Figure
9B-136.Figure 98.136 Installing Main Shaft Bearing
Partial Reassembly of Cylinder Assembly, and
Gaging of Piston Play and Shaft End Play1. Obtain from parts stock four “zero” thrust races,
two needle thrust bearings, and three “zero” shoe
discs.2. Place front cylinder on top ofcompressing fixture
(J-9397) as shown in Figure
9B-137).
Subject
Page NumbelSubjectPage Number4.Speed Manual I..
Clutch
Detent Cable Adjustment
:Differential
Directional Signal Switch
Repair Opel 1900 & Manta
Repair GT
:Disassembly of
4.Speed Manual Transmission
DistributorFunction of Valves and Hydraulic Control Units
Opel
3.Speed Automatic.................
74-21
Fuse Chart..............................lG-56
Fusible Link.............................
lA-8Specifications.
Point Replacement..
..,78-127A-
17c-9148-73E-393E-4878.23
1C-26
1 c-20
GEGas Tank See Fuel Tank
General Specifications
Engine...............................6A-28
Opel 3.Speed Automatic
.................7C-134
Transmission, Manual.,
..................78-33
Clutch...............................7A-7
Body................................ZA-4
Governor Drive Gear
Opel
3.Speed Automatic.................7C-103
Grille
Opel 1900 & Manta.....................8A-7
GT..................................8A-6 Electrically Heated Rear Window
Engine
General Description
Cooling System
Lubrication System
Trouble Diagnosis
Exhaust Manifold
Exhaust System
Removal and Installation
External Oil Leaks,
Opel 3 Speed Automatic
FFast Idle Adjustment
..................
Filter-Engine Oil
......................
Fluid Checking Procedure Transmission
Opel 3Speed Automatic.............
Frame-Opel 1900 & Manta.............
Frame
GT-Opel......................
SWVOOpel Xipeed Automatic...........
Front Suspension
Opel1900&Manta.................
GT..............................
Front Wheel Alignment................
Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment
All Series.........................
Fuel Gauge
Trouble Diagnosis
Opell$OO&Manta...............
GT............................
Fuel Pump Operation..................
Fuel System
Fuel Tank (Opel 1900 & Manta)
.......
Fuel Lines (Opel 1900 & Manta)
.......
Fuel Tank
(GT)....................
Fuel Gauge Tank Unit
(GT)...........
Fuel Lines
(GT)....................
Fuel Tank Removal and Installation....
Cleaning Tank.....................
lH-576A-268-326A-46A-66A-126D-427C-816E-51
oc-77C~Bl2B-826-77c-1003A-23A-23C-223A-4
HHazard Warning Flasher
....................lG-55
Headlamp Aiming
.........................1 F-46
Headlamp Switch
Opel 190.0 & Manta
.....................1 F-46
Headlamp Mechanism GT
..................8A-2
Heater System Opel 1900 &Manta
Trouble Diagnosis
......................9A-11
Description and Operation
................9A-10
Adjustments and Minor Service............9A-12
Removal and Installation
.................9A-12
Specifications..........................$A-16
Heater System GT
Trouble Diagnosis
......................9A-4
Description and Operation
................9A-2
Adjustments and Minor Service
............9A-4
Removal and Installation.................9A-5
Specifications..........................$A-9Horn
Operation.............................lG-54
Hydraulic Operation
Opel
3.Speed Automatic.................7C-64
IIdentification Number Vehicle...............
OA-1ldle.Adjustment
..........................6E-51
Inflation Pressures, Tires.
...................36-62
Ignition Coil
Specifications.
.........................
lC-26Identification, Engine
......................
OA-1Ignition System
Timing...............................
lC-20Instrument Panel Parts Removal
SubjectPage Number
Subject Page Number
o,,e, 1900 & Manta .....................1H-59
GT..................................lH-63
intake Manifold, 1.9L Engine
..........:.....6A-12
R
Radiator
JRadiator All Models .,.
Radio
66-32
Joint,
Ball
adder.; ...............................3A-7
dower...............................3A-7
K
Antenna Trimmer Adjustment GT
Antenna Trimmer Adjustment
Opel 1900
& Manta
Removal and Installation Opel 1900
& Manta
Removal and Installation GT
Trouble Diagnosis GT
.,.
Trouble Diagnosis -Opel 1900 &Manta
Reverse Clutch
Rings, Piston,
1.9L Engine
Rocker Arm Assembly.
1.9L Engine..
9C-1 06
9C-1 10
Keys and Locks ..........................OA-1
L
Low Servo Cover .........................7c-100
Lubrication
Engine Oil Change Interval ................OC-7
Oil Viscosity Chart. .....................
OC-7
Fluid Capacities........................OC-5
Lubrication System, Engine .................6A-4
9C-1 11
9c-107
9c-105
9c-109
7c-103
6A-19
6A-12
s
M
Mainshaft Assembly 4.Speed
Manual Transmission ....................
78-26
Manifold
Intake ...............................
6A-12
Exhaust ..............................
6A-12
Master
Cdlinder, Brake.....................5A-2
Model
D&ignation (Body Style)
.............. OA-2
Mountings. Engine, GT ....................
28-6
Opel 1900 & Manta
.......................28-6
0
Oil Chan& Interval ........................OC-7
Oil Filter: Engine
.........................OC-7
Oil Flow Circuits, Automatic Transmission .....7C-64
Oil
Pan. Engine ..........................6A-10
Oil Pump Engine.........................
6A-26
Oil Pump Transmission ....................
7C-103
Oil Recommendations Engine. ..............
OC-7
Oil Strainer-Transmission..................7C-99
Oil Viscosity Chart ........................
OC-7
Opel Emission Control System
(OECS)
Specifications..........................6F-64
Service Procedures......................6F-63
Trouble Diagnosis ......................
6F-62
P
Parking Brake............................5C-33
Piston, Pin Rings ..........................
6A~lS
Planetary Gear Set ........................
7C-118
Power Unit Brake ........................
5A-5
Propeller Shaft ...........................
4A-2
Pump, Oil Engine........................
6A-26 Sequence for Transmission Diagnosis
..........
7C-81
Service ProceduresClutch..................7A~5
Shift Linkage Adjustments
4.Speed Manual ........................78-19
3.Speed Automatic .....................7C~93
Shock Absorber, Rear
All Series .............................
3F-51
Spark Plug Specifications ...........................
66-68
Clean &Adjust. ........................
lC-22
Installation............................lC-22
Wires................................lC~21
Specifications
Engine ................................
6A-27
Front Wheel Alignment ....................
3C~22
Speedometer Installation
Opel1900&Manta.....................1 l-68
GT..................................11-70
Spring
Rear SuspensionAll Series ..............
:............3F-52
Front Suspension
Opel 1900
& Manta ...................3A~l6
GTO Opel ..........................
3A15
Starting Motor
Description ............................
1 E-1 0
Specifications .............:............1 B-1 7
Repairs
..................:............18-13
Removal..............................1 B-l 3
Steering Columns
Service Procedures -Opel 1900 &Manta ....
3E-36
Service Procedures
- GT ...._............3E-44
Steering Gear Adjustment. .....
:............3D-27
Steering Gear Disassembly and
Redssembly.....3D-30
Steering Gear Removal and Install&ion ........
30-28
Steering Linkage ..........................
38-19
Suspension
Front................................3A-2
Rear .................................
3F-51
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