1998 OPEL FRONTERA battery

7A–40
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)
Solenoid (Adapter Case Valve Body)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Drain fluid.
4. Remove transfer and exhaust protectors.
5. Remove exhaust pipe and disconnect oxygen sesnor
connector.
6. Remove adapter case oil pan twelve fixing 10 mm
screws, adapter case oil pan, and gasket.
NOTE: Oil pan still contains transmission fluid. Place a
large drain container under the oil pan and drain the fluid
carefully.
7. Disconnect wiring harness from force motor solenoid
and converter clutch solenoid. Pull only on
connectors, not on wiring harness.
8. Remove 11 mm bolt and converter clutch solenoid
with two O–rings.
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9. Remove 11 mm bolt, retainer, and force motor
solenoid.
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Installation
1. Install force motor solenoid, retainer, and 11 mm bolt
to adapter case valve body. Tighten the bolt to the
specified torque.
To r q u e : 1 0 N
m (1.0 kgꞏm/87 lb in)
2. Install converter clutch solenoid with two O– rings,
and 11 mm bolt to adapter case valve body. Tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
Torque : 10 N
m (1.0 kgꞏm/87 lb in)
3. Connect wiring harness assembly to solenoids.
4. Install adapter case oil pan, new gasket, and twelve
10 mm screws. Tighten the screws to the specified
torque.
Torque : 11 N
m (1.1 kgꞏm/96 lb in)
5. Install exhaust pipe and connect oxygen sensor
connector. Tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Exhaust pipe flange bolt torque :
43 N
m(4.4kgꞏm/32lbft)
6. Install transfer and exhaust protectors. Tighten the
bolt to the specified torque.
Torque : 37 N
m(3.8kgꞏm/27lbft)
7. Fill transmission through overfill screw hole oil pan,
using ATF DEXRON
–III. Refer to Changing
Transmission Fluid in this section.
8. Connect battery ground cable.

7A–41 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)
Valve Body Assembly (Main Case)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove transfer and exhaust protectors.
4. Drain fluid.
5. Remove exhaust pipe and disconnect oxygen sensor
connector.
6. Support transfer case with a jack and remove third
crossmember.
7. Remove sixteen 10 mm screws, main case oil pan,
magnet and gasket.
8. Remove three 13 mm oil filter fixing screws, then
remove oil filter.
9. Remove two 13 mm manual detent fixing screws,
then remove roller and spring assembly.
10. Disconnect wiring harness from band control
solenoid and shift solenoids. Pull only on connectors,
not on wiring harness.
11. Remove four 13 mm servo cover fixing screws, then
remove servo cover and gasket.
12. Remove seven 13 mm valve body fixing screws.
Disconnect the ground wire from the main case
valve body.
13. Remove main case valve body with manual valve link
and transfer plate. Note the position of the link (long
end into valve, short end into range selector lever).
14. Remove transfer plate gasket from main case.
15. Remove two check balls from main case.
Installation
1. Install two check balls to main case.
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2. Inspect electrical 4 pin connector and seal of main
case. Replace if necessary.3. Use two 5–8840–0022–0 (J–25025–B) guide pin to
install main case.
Install valve body assembly and manual valve link.
NOTE: Valve must be extended as the short end of
manual valve link is connected to the range selector lever.
Long end of link goes into valve.
4. Install seven 13 mm screws, and tighten them to the
specified torque.
To r q u e : 2 0 N
m (2.0 kgꞏm/15 lb ft)
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5. Install 8.5 mm connector of ground wire the head of
this valve body bolt and reinstall it. Tighten the bolt to
the specified torque.
To r q u e : 2 0 N
m (2.0 kgꞏm/15 lb ft)
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6. Remove two guide pins from main case.
7. Install servo cover gasket, cover, and four 13 mm
screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque.
To r q u e : 2 5 N
m (2.6 kgꞏm/18 lb ft)

7A–42
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)
8. Connect wiring harness to band control and shift
solenoids.
9. Install roller and spring assembly to manual detent.
Install two 13 mm screws, and tighten them to the
specified torque.
Torque: 20 N
m (2.0 kgꞏm/15 lb ft)
10. Install oil filter and three 13 mm screws. Tighten the
screws to the specified torque.
Torque : 20 N
m (2.0 kgꞏm/15 lb ft)
11. Install oil pan gasket, magnet, oil pan and sixteen 10
mm screws. Tighten the screws to the specified
torque.
Torque: 11 N
m (1.1 kgꞏm/96 lb in)
12. Install third crossmember and rear mount. Tighten the
bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
Torque
Third crossmember bolt:
76 N
m (7.8 kgꞏm/56 lb ft)
Rear mount nut: 50 N
m(5.1kgꞏm/37lbft)
13. Install exhaust pipe and connect oxygen sensor
connector. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Exhaust pipe flange bolt torque:
43 N
m (4.4 kgꞏm/32 lb ft)
14. Install transfer and exhaust protectors. Tighten the
bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 37 N
m (3.8 kgꞏm/27 lb ft)
15. Fill transmission through overfill screw hole of oil pan,
using ATF DEXRON
–III, refer to Changing
Transmission Fluid in this section.
16. Connect battery ground cable.

7A–43 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)
Valve Body Assembly (Adapter Case)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Drain fluid.
4. Remove transfer and exhaust protectors.
5. Remove exhaust pipe and disconnect oxygen sensor
connector.
6. Remove twelve 10 mm adapter case oil pan fixing
screws, adapter case oil pan, and gasket.
NOTE: Oil pan still contains transmission fluid. Place a
large drain container under the oil pan.
Drain the fluid carefully.
7. Disconnect wiring harness from force motor solenoid
and converter clutch solenoid. Pull only on
connectors, not on wiring harness.
8. Remove seven 13 mm screws from adapter case
valve body assembly, then remove transfer plate, two
gaskets, and adapter case valve body.
Installation
1. Inspect electrical 5 pin connector and seal of adapter
case. Replace if necessary.2. Install gasket, transfer plate, and gasket.
3. Install adapter case valve body and seven 13 mm
screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque.
To r q u e : 2 0 N
m (2.0 kgꞏm/15 lb ft)
4. Connect wiring harness assembly to converter clutch
solenoid and force motor.
5. Install oil pan gasket, oil pan, and twelve 10 mm
screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque.
To r q u e : 11 N
m (1.1 kgꞏm/96 lb in)
6. Install exhaust pipe and connect oxygen sensor
connector. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Exhaust pipe flange bolt torque:
43 N
m(4.4kgꞏm/32lbft)
7. Install transfer and exhaust protectors. Tighten the
bolts to the specified torque.
To r q u e : 3 7 N
m(3.8kgꞏm/27lbft)
8. Fill transmission through the overfill screw hole of oil
pan, using ATF DEXRON
–III. Refer to Changing
Transmission Fluid in this section.
9. Connect battery ground cable.
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove front console.
3. Disconnect PCM wiring harness connectors from
PCM.
4. Remove three PCM retaining screws.
5. Remove two brackets from PCM.
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Installation
1. Install two brackets to PCM.
2. Install three PCM retaining screws.
3. Connect PCM wiring harness connectors to PCM.
4. Install front console.
5. Connect battery ground cable.

7A–44
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)
Speed Sensor (Extension Housing)
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove front console.
3. Remove selector lever assembly.
4. Disconnect speed sensor harness connector from
speed sensor.
5. Remove one 10 mm screw and speed sensor with
O–ring.
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Installation
1. Inspect the speed sensor O–ring, and replace it if
necessary.
2. Install speed sensor assembly and 10 mm screw.
To r q u e : 9 N
m (0.9 kgꞏm/78 lb in)
3. Connect speed sensor harness connector to speed
sensor.
4. Install selector lever assembly.
Adjust shift lock cable. Refer to Selector Lever in
this section.
5. Install front console.
6. Connect battery ground cable.
Transmission Oil Temperature Sensor (Adapter Case)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Drain fluid.
4. Remove transfer and exhaust protectors.
5. Remove exhaust pipe and disconnect oxygen sensor
connector.
6. Remove twelve 10 mm adapter case oil pan fixing
screws, adapter case oil pan, and gasket.
NOTE: Oil pan still contains transmission fluid. Place a
large drain container under the oil pan, and drain the fluid
carefully.
7. Disconnect wiring harness from force motor solenoid,
converter clutch solenoid, and 5 pin connector of
adapter case. Pull only on connectors, not on wiring
harness.
8. Disconnect ground wire from converter clutch
solenoid wiring harness connector.9. Remove wiring harness assembly (transmission oil
temperature sensor).
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7A–45 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)
Installation
1. Connect ground wire to converter clutch solenoid
wiring harness connector of the wiring harness
assembly.
2. Install wiring harness assembly to converter clutch
solenoid, force motor, and 5 pin connector of adapter
case.
3. Install oil pan gasket, oil pan, and twelve 10 mm fixing
screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque.
Torque: 11 N
m (1.1 kgꞏm/96 lb in)4. Install exhaust pipe and connect oxygen sensor
connector. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Exhaust pipe flange bolt torque:
43 N
m(4.4kgꞏm/32lbft)
5. Install transfer and exhaust protectors. Tighten the
bolts to the specified torque.
To r q u e : 3 7 N
m (3.8 kgꞏm/27 lb ft)
6. Fill transmission through the overfill screw hole of oil
pan, using ATF DEXRON
–III.
Refer to Changing Transmission Fluid in this section.
7. Connect battery ground cable.
Front Oil Seal (Converter Housing)
Removal
1. Remove transmission assembly with transfer case
from the vehicle. Refer to Transmission (with Transfer
Case) in this section.
2. Remove torque converter from converter housing.
3. Remove three screws and oil seal ring from converter
housing.
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Installation
1. Apply clean ATF to the new oil seal ring lip.
Install oil seal ring to converter housing. Tighten the
screws to the specified torque.
To r q u e : 3 N
m (0.3 kgꞏm/26 lb in)
2. Install torque converter to converter housing.
3. Install transmission assembly with transfer case to
the vehicle. Refer to Transmission (with Transfer
Case) in this section.

7A–72 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)
TCM STANDARD VOLTAGE
Check circuitTe r m i n a l
Measuring condition Voltage (V)
+-
Throttle position sensorC79-6 C79-28Throttle fully opened (WOT) 3.47
4.56
Throttle fully closed (idling) 0.25
0.45
C79-19 C79-18 Key switch ON 4.75
5.25
Output revolution sensor C79-4 C79-16 Engine idling in gear 0
3
Input revolution sensor C79-5 C79-17 Engine idling 0
3
Speed meter sensor C79-7C78-15
or -19Vehicle speed 10
20 km/h Less than 1.4
about 5
Brake switch C78-18C78-15
or -19Depress brake 7
16
Release brake Less than 1
O/D OFF switch C79-3C78-15
or -19O/D OFF switch ON (O/D OFF) 7
16
O/D OFF switch OFF (O/D ON) Less than 1
Neutral start switch
C79-2C78-15
or -19Selector “P” range 7
16
(P) Selector all ranges except “P” Less than 1
Neutral start switch
C79-1C78-15
or -19Selector “R” range 7
16
(R) Selector all ranges except “R” Less than 1
Neutral start switch
C79-9C78-15
or -19Selector “N” range 7
16
(N) Selector all ranges except “N” Less than 1
Neutral start switch
C79-8C78-15
or -19Selector “D” range 7
16
(D) Selector all ranges except “D” Less than 1
Neutral start switch
C79-21C78-15
or -19Selector “2” range 7
16
(2) Selector all ranges except “2” Less than 1
Neutral start switch
C79-20C78-15
or -19Selector “L” range 7
16
(L) Selector all ranges except “L” Less than 1
Engine revolution signal C79-15C78-15
or -19Engine idling Less than 1.4
9 16
Diagnosis terminal C79-24C78-15
or -19Self-diagnosis ON
0
1.5
Power pattern switch C79-23C78-15
or -19Power pattern switch OFF (NORMAL) 8
16
Power pattern switch ON (POWER) Less than 1.4
Winter select switch C79-13C78-15
or -19Switch OFF 8
16
Switch ON Less than 1.4
Electrical source (Battery) C78-13C78-15
or -19—
9
16
Electrical source (Ignition) C78-20C78-15
or -19Key switch ON
9
16
Oil temperature warning lamp C79-11C78-15
or -19Oil temperature warning lamp ON Less than 1
Oil temperature warning lamp OFF 8
16
“CHECK TRANS lamp” C79-10C78-15
or -19“CHECK TRANS” lamp ON Less than 1
“CHECK TRANS” lamp OFF 8
16
Power lamp C79-22C78-15
or -19Power lamp ON Less than 1
Powe r l a m p O F F 8
16

7A–76 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)
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NEUTRAL START SWITCH INSPECTION
Inspection
With a circuit tester, make a continuity test on the neutral star t
switch with the moving piece set in each position.
Continuity
Removal
Preparation:
Disconnect negative (–) battery cable.
1. Remove rear sound cover.
2. Remove the rear side ATF cooler pipe from the
transmission elbow.
3. Disconnect neutral star t switch connector.
4. Unstake the lock washer, and then remove the shaft nut.
5. Remove the neutral start switch.
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting
the following points;
Adjustment
1) Loosen the neutral star t switch bolt and set the shift
selector to the "N" range.
2) Align the groove and neutral basic line.
3) Hold in position and tighten the bolt.Te r m i n a l
Po s i ti on143526879
P
R
N
D
2
L
Torque Nꞏm (kgꞏcm/lbꞏin)
Nut 7 (70/61)
Bolt 13 (130/113)