1998 OPEL FRONTERA timing belt

6A – 40 ENGINE MECHANICAL
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain engine coolant.
3. Remove air cleaner and air duct.
4. Remove intercooler assembly.
Refer to “Intercooler” in this manual.
5. Remove oil level gauge guide assembly.
6. Remove PCV hose.
7. Remove EGR vacuum hose.
8. Disconnect harness connector around the cylinder
head.
9. Remove A/C compressor assembly.
10. Remove A/C compressor bracket.
11. Remove generator assembly and take out fan belt.
12. Remove heat protector and remove valve
assembly.
13. Remove water hose and oil pipe from turbocharger.
14. Remove turbocharger assembly.
15. Remove water hose between thermostat and
radiator.
16. Remove cylinder head noise insulator cover.
NOTE: Do not make damage to the harness.
17. Remove high pressure pipe.
18. Remove timing belt cover.
19. Remove CMP sensor bracket.
20. Remove timing belt tensioner and remove timing
belt.
21. Remove camshaft pulley.
22. Remove front plate.
23. Remove water pipe between cylinder head and
water pump.
24. Remove fuel pipe between fuel pump and intake
manifold.
25. Remove fuel return pipe.
26. Remove intake manifold assembly.
27. Disconnect glow plug wiring and remove glow plug.
28. Remove cylinder head cover.
29. Drain oil from oil rail.
30. Disconnect injector harness connector.
31. Disconnect harness connector from oil pressure
sensor and oil temperature sensor on the oil rail.
32. Disconnect injector harness assembly.
33. Remove injector clamp.
34. Remove injector spacer.
35. Remove injector assembly.
36. Remove oil rail assembly.
37. Remove camshaft carrier.
38. Remove cylinder head assembly.
39. Remove cylinder gasket.
INSTALLATION
1. Install cylinder head gasket with top mark up.
NOTE: Determine cylinder head gasket grade by
measuring projection of piston head.2. Selection cylinder head gasket.
1) Measure the piston head projection by injector
gauge.
2) Measure the projection of piston head at the
nearest possible point to the cylinder bore.
3) Obtain the largest measurement from among all
cylinders.
4) Determine cylinder head gasket grade by
maximum value of measuring projection of
piston head.
Legend
(1) Top Mark
(2) Grade Mark
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Cylinder head gasket and piston projection mm
CAUTION:
The projection of each piston should be 0.333
mm or more and less than 0.483 mm.
Maximum difference in projection between
pistons should be less than 0.1 mm.
If the piston projection is without standard,
reassemble the engine all over again.
3. Install cylinder head assembly, tighten bolts by
angular tightening method.
To r q u e :
1st step; 49 Nꞏm (4.9 kgꞏm/35.4 lb ft)
2nd step; 60°
3rd step; 60°
4. Install camshaft carrier assembly.
Refer to “Camshaft” in this manual.
5. Install oil rail and injector assembly.
Refer to “Oil rail and injector” in this manual.
6. Install injector harness to connect harness
connector.
Note: Apply liquid gasket (TB 1207B or equivalent) to
the rubber seal of the camshaft end, injector harness
gasket area and No. 1 camshaft bracket. Refer to the
Cylinder head cover.
7. Install cylinder head cover.
Torque: 9 Nꞏm (0.9 kgꞏm/6.5 lb ft)
8. Install glow plug to tighten specified torque.
Torque: 15 Nꞏm (1.5 kgꞏm/11 lb ft) and connect
glow plug harness.
9. Install intake manifold.Torque: 20 Nꞏm (2.0 kgꞏm/14.5 lb ft)
10. Install fuel return pipe.
11. Install fuel pipe in between fuel pump and intake
manifold.
12. Install water pipe in between cylinder head and
water pump.
Tighten flange bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 20 Nꞏm (2.0 kgꞏm/14.5 lb ft)
13. Install front plate.
Torque: 20 Nꞏm (2.0 kgꞏm/14.5 lb ft)
14. Install camshaft pulley, tighten with angular
tightening method.
1st step 40 Nꞏm (4.0 kgꞏm/29 lb ft)
2nd step 60°
NOTE: Apply engine oil to camshaft pulley bolt.
15. Align timing mark oil pump pulley and camshaft
pulley to front plate then put the timing belt and
tighten tensioner bolt.
Torque: 20 Nꞏm (2.0 kgꞏm/14.5 lb ft) for M8
50 Nꞏm (5.1 kgꞏm/37 lb ft)
16. Install CMP sensor bracket.
17. Install timing belt cover.
Torque: 9 Nꞏm (0.9 kgꞏm/6.5 lb ft)
18. Fill with about 300 cc of engine oil from the high
pressure oil pipe installing port of oil rail using an oil
filler.
If assembled without filling the oil rail with oil, the
time for engine start will be longer.
19. Immediately install high pressure oil pipe to tighten
with specified torque.
Torque: 80 Nꞏm (8 kgꞏm/57.9 lb ft)
20. Install cylinder head noise insulator cover.
Torque: 9 Nꞏm (0.9 kgꞏm/6.5 lb ft)
Grade A Grade B Grade C
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Grade Piston projectionGasket
thickness
A more 0.333 to less 0.383 1.35
B more 0.383 to less 0.433 1.40
C more 0.433 to less 0.483 1.45

6A – 48 ENGINE MECHANICAL
TIMING GEAR
REMOVAL
1. Loosen fixing bolt for generator and remove
generator assembly.
2. Remove fixing nuts, then remove cooling fan
assembly and fan pulley.
3. Remove crankshaft damper pulley.
4. Belt cover
1) Disconnect harness connector of CMP
(camshaft position) sensor.
2) Remove CMP sensor.
3) Remove belt cover.
5. Loosen belt tensioner to remove timing belt.
6. Remove camshaft pulley.
7. Remove high pressure oil pump pulley.
8. Remove front plate.
9. Remove vacuum pump.
10. Remove power steering pump.
11. Remove gear cover assembly.
12. Idle gear A.
1) Set two bolts to sub gear of idle gear A and turn
it to align the tooth of idle gear A then lock them
by bolt as show in the illustration.
2) Remove idle gear A fixing bolts.
3) Remove idle gear A.Legend
(1) Sub-Gear
(2) Main Gear
(3) Bar
(4) Locking Bolt
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Legend
(1) Idle Gear A
(2) High Pressure Oil Pump Gear
(3) Vacuum Pump Gear
(4) Power Steering Pump Gear(5) Balance Gear LH
(6) Idle Gear C
(7) Crankshaft Gear
(8) Balance Gear RH
(9) Idle Gear B
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14. Camshaft pulley
1) Align TDC mark with crankshaft pulley and gear
case cover.
2) Set camshaft stopper on the end of intake and
exhaust camshaft.
Camshaft Stopper: 5-8840-2592-0
3) Install key to camshaft and install camshaft
pulley.
4) Apply engine oil to camshaft pulley fixing bolt
and tighten bolt with angular tightening method.
First step: 40 Nꞏm (4.0 kgꞏm / 29 lb ft)
Second step: 60° to 90°
15. Timing belt
1) Install tensioner and tighten the bolt temporarily.
2) Align timing mark with camshaft pulley timing
mark and timing gear case timing mark.
3) Set No.1 cylinder TDC position.4) Install the timing belt in the following order
camshaft pulley, oil pump pulley, tensioner.
NOTE:
1) It is recommended for easy installation that the belt
be secured with a double clip after it is installed to
each pulley.
2) The “ISUZU” mark should be read from the front of
the engine when installing the timing belt.
5) Install the belt tensioner.
6) Conform not phase difference each pulley.
7) Tension the timing belt with two turns of the
crankshaft.
8) Tighten the tensioner bolt in order A to B to the
specified torque.
Torque: Bolt A 5 Nꞏm (0.5 kgꞏm/3.6 lb ft)
Bolt B 2 Nꞏm (0.2 kgꞏm/1.4 lb ft)
Legend
(1) Align Mark
(2) Camshaft Pulley
(3) Timing Belt
(4) Oil Pump Pulley
(5) Bolt B
(6) Tensioner Assy
(7) Tensioner Bolt A
(8) Tensioner Spring
16. CMP sensor bracket
1) Install CMP sensor bracket and tighten bolt to
the specified torque.
Torque: 20 Nꞏm (2.0 kgꞏm / 14.5 lb ft)
17. Timing belt cover
1) Install timing belt cover and tighten bolt to the
specified torque.
Torque: 9 Nꞏm (0.9 kgꞏm / 6.5 lb ft)
2) Tighten CMP sensor to the specified torque.
Torque: 9 Nꞏm (0.9 kgꞏm / 6.5 lb ft)
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6A – 56 ENGINE MECHANICAL
VALVE STEM SEAL, VALVE SPRING AND ADJUSTER
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain engine coolant.
3. Remove the air duct from between air cleaner and
turbocharger.
4. Remove intercooler assembly.
Refer to “Intercooler” in this manual.
5. Remove oil level gauge guide assembly.
6. Disconnect PCV hose.
7. Disconnect EGR vacuum hose.
8. Disconnect harness connectors around the cylinder
head such as the injector, CMP sensor, MAP
sensor, EGR sensor, EVRV, IAT sensor, A/C
compressor, TP stepping motor, TP sensor and fuel
temperature sensor etc.
9. Remove A/C compressor assembly.
10. Remove A/C compressor bracket.
11. Remove generator assembly and take out drivebelt.
12. Remove heat protector, remove exhaust valve
assembly.
13. Remove water cooling hose and lubrication pipe for
turbocharger.
14. Remove turbocharger assembly.
15. Remove hose between thermostat and radiator.
16. Remove noise insulator cover of cylinder head.
NOTE: Do not damage injector harness.
17. Remove high pressure oil pipe.
18. Remove timing belt cover.
19. Remove CMP sensor bracket.
20. Remove timing belt tensioner then remove timing
belt.
21. Remove camshaft pulley.
22. Remove front plate.
23. Remove engine coolant pipe between cylinder
head and water pump.
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Legend
(1) Adjuster
(2) Tappet
(3) Split Collar
(4) Spring Seat Upper
(5) Valve Spring(6) Spring Seat Lower
(7) Valve Stem Seal
(8) Valve Guide
(9) Valve Seat
(10) Valve

6A – 62 ENGINE MECHANICAL
INSTALLATION
1. Valve stem seal
1) Use the special tool to install the stem seal to the
valve guide.
Stem Seal Installer: 5-8840-2033-0
2. Valve spring.
1) Install the lower valve seat spring, valve spring,
then the upper valve spring seat.
2) Use valve spring compressor to compress the
spring then install the split collar.
Valve spring compressor: 5-8840-2441-0
NOTE: Make sure the split collar installs completely.
3. Install cylinder head assembly.
Refer to “Cylinder Head” in this manual.
4. Install the camshaft carrier with camshaft.
Refer to “Camshaft” in this manual.
5. Install oil rail assembly.
Refer to “Oil rail and injector” in this manual.
6. Install injector assembly.
Refer to “Oil rail and injector” in this manual.
7. Install the injector harness assembly.
Refer to “Injector” in this manual.
8. Reconnect harness connecter to oil pressure
sensor and oil temperature sensor on the oil rail.
9. Reconnect Injector harness connecter to injector.
Refer to “Injector” in this manual.
10. Install cylinder head cover with gasket.
Refer to “Cylinder Head Cover” in this manual.
11. Install glow plug with specified torque.
Torque: 15 Nꞏm (1.5 kgꞏm / 10.8 lb ft)
12. Install the intake manifold assembly.
Refer to “Intake Manifold” in this manual.
13. Install the fuel pipe.14. Install the water pipe between the cylinder head
and water pump.
Torque: 20 Nꞏm (2.0 kꞏm / 14.5 lb ft)
15. Install the front plate.
16. Install the camshaft pulley.
Refer to “Timing Gear” in this manual.
17. Install timing belt and set the tensioner.
Refer to “Timing Belt” in this manual.
18. Install CMP sensor bracket.
Torque: 20 Nꞏm (2.0 kgꞏm / 14.5 lb ft)
19. Install timing belt cover.
Torque: 9 Nꞏm (0.9 kgꞏm / 6.5 lb ft)
20. Fill the oil rail with engine oil then immediately
install the high pressure oil pipe with the specified
torque.
Torque: 80 Nꞏm (8.1 kgꞏm / 57.9 lb ft)
21. Install the noise insulator cover.
22. Reconnect hose between thermostat and radiator.
23. Install turbocharger assembly.
Refer to “Turbocharger” in this manual.
24. Install water hose and oil pipe for turbocharger.
Refer to “Turbocharger” in this manual.
25. Install the valve assembly and install heat protector.
26. Install generator and set the fan belts.
27. Install A/C compressor bracket, compressor
assembly and set drive belt.
28. Reconnect harness connector around cylinder
head.
29. Reconnect vacuum hose to EGR valve.
30. Reconnect PCV hose.
31. Install oil level gauge guide assembly.
32. Install intercooler assembly.
Refer to “Intercooler” in this manual.
33. Install the air duct assembly.
34. Fill engine coolant.
35. Connect battery ground cable.
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6A – 68 ENGINE MECHANICAL
CRANK CASE
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine oil.
2. Remove transmission assembly.
3. Remove crankshaft damper pulley.
4. Remove timing belt cover, timing belt, pulley and
front plate.
5. Remove timing gear case cover.
6. Remove timing gears.
NOTE: Do not forget to set lock bolt for idle gear A and
lock pin for idle gear C.
7. Remove timing gear case.
8. Remove oil level gauge guide assembly.
9. Remove flywheel assembly.
CAUTION:
1) The flywheel heavy; be careful not to drop it.
2) Be careful no to let it slip because the hexagon
of the bolt is thin.10. Remove rear plate (for A/T) or flywheel housing (for
MT).
11. Remove retainer.
NOTE:
1) Be careful not to damage the oil seal; it can be
reused.
2) Inspect installation portion for distortion and flow on
the slinger; also inspect for flow on the oil seal lip.
3) If there is some flow oil seal/slinger, replace a set.
12. Remove bolts from thrust plate of balance shaft LH
then remove balance shaft.
13. Loosen crank case fixing bolts.
14. Use seal cutter to take off the liquid gasket.
Seal cutter: 5-8840-2153-0
15. Remove crank case assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not give shock to crank case for prevention take
off applied vibration insulation material on the
crank case.
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(1) Crank Case
(2) Oil Pan
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ENGINE MECHANICAL 6A – 69
INSTALLATION
1. Install relief valve (if it was removed).
Torque: 30 Nꞏm (3.1 kgꞏm / 22 lb ft)
2. Insert O-ring to strainer, install strainer and tighten
to specified torque.
Torque: 20 Nꞏm (2.0 kgꞏm / 14.5 lb ft)
3. Apply liquid gasket (TB1207B or equivalent) to
surface of oil pan and tighten bolt to the specified
torque.
Torque: 19 Nꞏm (1.9 kgꞏm / 13.7 lb ft)
4. Apply engine oil to the balance shaft and insert it
into crank case.
NOTE:
Do not damage bearing when inserting the balance
shaft.
Make sure it rotates smoothly.
5. Tighten thrust plate of balance shaft LH.
Torque: 25 Nꞏm (2.5 kgꞏm / 18 lb ft)
6. Set O-ring port of oil gallery on the cylinder block.
7. Apply liquid gasket (TB1207C or equivalent) to
crankcase fixing surface then tighten bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 25 Nꞏm (2.5 kgꞏm / 18 lb ft)
NOTE: Make sure there is no oil, dust or scratches on
the surface coated with liquid gasket and mount within
five minutes of gasket application.8. Install retainer with oil seal.
9. Install rear plate (A/T) or flywheel housing (MT),
tighten bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 97 Nꞏm 9.9 kgꞏm / 72 lb ft)
10. Install flywheel assembly with applied engine oil to
the bolt, tighten the bolt using angular tightening
method.
1st step: 59 Nꞏm (6.0 kgꞏm / 43 lb ft)
2nd step: 60° to 90°
11. Install oil level gauge guide assembly.
12. Install timing gear case.
Torque: 20 Nꞏm (2.5 kgꞏm / 14.5 lb ft)
13. Install timing gears
Refer to “Timing Gear” in this manual.
14. Remove lock bolt from idle gear A and remove lock
pin from idle gear C.
15. Install timing gear case cover.
Torque: 20 Nꞏm (2.5 kgꞏm / 14.5 lb ft)
16. Install oil pump pulley.
Torque: 10 Nꞏm (1.0 kgꞏm / 7.2 lb ft)
17. Install camshaft pulley tighten bolt with angular
tightening method.
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1st step: 40 Nꞏm (4.0 kgꞏm / 29 lb ft)
2nd step: 75°
18. Install timing belt and belt tensioner.
Refer to “Cylinder Head” in this manual.
19. Install crankshaft damper pulley.
Torque: 220 Nꞏm (22 kgꞏm / 159 lb ft)
20. Fill engine oil.
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Apply liquid gasket around inside
of the bolt hole
Bolt hole
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