1998 OPEL FRONTERA Workshop Manual

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A–61
ENGINE MECHANICAL
5. Install lower valve spring seat, valve spring and upper
valve  spring  seat  then  put  split collars  on  the  upper
spring  seat,  using  the  5–8840–2446–0  valve

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A–62
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Replacement of Shim
Let  the  cam  push  down  the  edge  of  tappet  by  using
5–8840–2444–0 valve clearance adjusting tool and push
out  the  shim  with  a  flat  bla

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A–63
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Camshaft
Camshaft and Associated Parts
014RW040
Legend
(1) Camshaft Bracket Fixing Bolt
(2) Camshaft Bracket
(3) Camshaft Assembly Intake
(4) Camshaft Assembly Exhaust
(5) Pu

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A–64
ENGINE MECHANICAL
014RW060
2. Remove  twenty  fixing  bolts  from  inlet  and  exhaust
camshaft  bracket  on  one  side  bank,  then  camshaft
brackets (2).
014RW027
3. Remove camshaft assembl

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A–65
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Runout
Limit : 0.1 mm (0.0039 in)
014RW044
4. Measure the camshaft journal oil clearance.
1. Measure  the  camshaft  bracket  housing  inside
diameter.
NOTE: Tighten camshaft

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A–66
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Limit : 0.12 mm (0.0047 mm)
014RW035
Reassembly
1. Install  camshaft  drive  gear  assembly  and  tighten
three bolts to specified torque.
Torque: 10 Nꞏm (1.0 Kgꞏm/89 lb

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A–67
ENGINE MECHANICAL
014RW023
Legend
(1) Right Bank Camshaft Drive Gear
(2) Left Bank Camshaft Drive Gear
(3) Timing Mark on Drive Gear
(4) Dowel Pin
014RW024
Legend
(1) Right Bank
(2) Left Bank(

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A–68
ENGINE MECHANICAL
014RW031
4. If  the  oil  seal  requires  replacement,  use  the
5–8840–2445–0 to install the oil seal.
014RW034
5. Tighten  bolt  for  camshaft  drive  gear  pulley  t