1998 OPEL FRONTERA Front ach

4C–12
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
5. Apply grease (NLGI No.2 or equivalent) to the lip
portion, then install oil seal by using installer
5–8840–2120–0 and grip 5–8840–0007–0.
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6. Install ABS sensor ring, then tighten the bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 18 Nꞏm (1.8 kgꞏm/13 lb ft)
7. Install hub and disc assembly.
Apply grease in the hub.
Apply wheel bearing type grease NLGI No. 2 or
equivalent to the outer and inner bearing.
Grease Amount
Hub: 35 g (1.23 oz)
Outer bearing: 10 g (0.35 oz)
Inner bearing: 15 g (0.53 oz)
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Legend
(1) Inner Bearing
(2) Hub
(3) Outer Bearing
8. Install hub nut. Turn the place where there is a
chamfer in the tapped hole to the outer side, then
attach the nut by using front hub nut wrench
5–8840–2117–0.
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Preload Adjustment
1. Tighten the hub nut to 29 Nꞏm (3.0 kgꞏm/22 lb ft),
then fully loosen the nut.
2. Tighten the hub nut to the value given below,
using a spring scale on the wheel pin.
New bearing and New oil seal
Bearing Preload: 20 – 25 N (2.0–2.5 kg/4.4 –
5.5 lb)
Used bearing and New oil seal
Bearing Preload: 12 – 18 N (1.2–1.8 kg/2.6 –
4.0 lb)
If the measured bearing preload is outside the
specifications, adjust it by loosening or tightening the
bearing nut.
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4C–37 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Front Propeller Shaft
General Description
Since the propeller shaft is balanced carefully, welding or
any other modifications are not permitted.Alignment marks should be applied to each propeller
shaft before removal.
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4C–39 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
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4. Remove bolt, nut and washer (Front axle side).
5. Remove bolt, nut and washer (Transfer side).
6. Remove front propeller shaft.
NOTE: If equipped with torque on demand (TOD), when
removing, installing or carring for front propeller shaft, be
sure to wind a piece of cloth round the part of the boot with
which fittings may interfere so that the boot can be
protected. The boot may be damaged if bending force is
applied to the constant velocity joint of the shaft.
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Installation
NOTE: Never install the shaft assembly backwards.
Completely remove the black paint from the connecting
surface of flange coupling on each end of propeller shaft.
Clean so that no foreign matter will be caught in between.
1. Align the mark which was applied at removal. Install
front propeller shaft and tighten the bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque:63Nꞏm (6.4kgꞏm/46lbft)
2. Install the exhaust and transfer protectors.
3. After installing the propeller shaft, be sure to apply
black paint (1) to exposed area (other than
connecting surface) of the entire surface of flange
coupling .
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4C–44
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
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Front Axle Flange Run-out
1. Set a dial gage at right angle near the outer
circumference of the flange face and check the
run-out of the flange face.
Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
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2. Set a dial gage at right angle near the inner
circumference and check the run-out of the flange.
Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
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3. If vibration is felt during the 4H AUTO drive, disconnct
the propeller shaft at the front axle. Reinstall the
propeller shaft at 60
, 120, 180, 240, and 300
and conduct test drive in each position and check if
there is vibration.
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4C–49 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Removal
1. Jack up the vehicle and support it on the chassis
stands.
2. Gear shift lever should be placed in neutral position
and parking brake released.
NOTE: Apply alignment marks on the flange at the rear
propeller shaft both front and rear side.
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3. Remove bolt, nut and washer (Rear axle side).
4. Remove bolt, nut and washer (Transfer side).
5. Remove rear propeller shaft.
Installation
NOTE: Never install the shaft assembly backwards.
1. Completely remove the black paint from the
connecting surface of flange coupling on each end of
propeller shaft. Clean so that no foreign matter will be
caught in between.
2. Align the mark which is applied at removal .
Install rear propeller shaft and tighten the bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 63 Nꞏm (6.4 kgꞏm/46 lb ft)3. After installing the propeller shaft, be sure to apply
black paint (1) to exposed area (other than
connecting surface) of the entire surface of flange
coupling .
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4D1–14
TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
6. Join the rod grooves of 2WD–4WD actuator
assembly (12) and shift rod (11).
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Legend
(11) Shift Rod: 2WD–4WD (Position: 4WD)
(12) 2WD–4WD Actuator Assembly (Mode: 2WD)
(13) Rear Cover Assembly
7. Push the 2WD–4WD actuator assembly (12) with
2WD–4WD shift rod (11) till the shift rod (11) reaches
the 2WD position.
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Legend
(14) Position: 2WD
(15) Mode: 2WD
8. Tighten the 2WD–4WD actuator bolts to the specified
torque.
Torque: 19 Nꞏm (1.9kgꞏm/14 lb ft)
9. Install the actuator heat protector.
10. Connect the actuator breather hose to the actuator.11. Install the control box assembly.
Torque: 19 Nꞏm (1.9kgꞏm/14 lb ft)
12. Connect the breather hoses to the control box.
13. Install the rear companion flange and front
companion flange, using the companion flange holder
5–8840–0133–0 (J–8614–11) to tighten the flange
nuts to the transfer case.
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14. Tighten the new transfer flange nuts to the specified
torque.
To r q u e
Rear companion flange: 167 Nꞏm (17.0kgꞏm/123
lb ft)
Front companion flange: 137 Nꞏm (14.0kgꞏm/101
lb ft)
15. Use the punch 5–8840–2293–0 (J–39209) to stake
the rear companion flange nut at two spots.
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TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
4D1–33
NOTE: Do not reuse the stopper plate. (Shift On The Fly
model)
24. Disassemble the 2WD–4WD clutch hub and sleeve
assembly.
Springs (1) (Shift On The Fly model)
Inserts (2) (Shift On The Fly model)
Clutch Hub (3)
Sleeve (4)
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25. Use a bench press and the ball bearing remover
5–8840–0015–0 (J–22912–01) to remove the ball
bearing (4) from front output shaft (5).
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26. Remove bearing snap ring (29) from transfer case.
27. Remove the counter gear assembly (28) from the
transfer case (1).
28. Use a pair of snap ring pliers to remove the snap ring
(20).29. Use a bench press and the bearing remover
5–8840–0015–0 (J–22912–01) to remove the ball
bearing (21).
30. Use a pair of snap ring pliers to remove the snap ring
(27).
31. Use a bench press and the bearing remover
5–8840–0015–0 (J–22912–01) to remove the ball
bearing (26).
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32. Remove the spacer (25).
33. Remove the belleville spring (24).
34. Remove the sub–gear (anti–lash plate) (23) from the
counter gear (22).
Inspection and Repair
1. Make the necessary repair or parts replacement if
wear, damage or any other abnormal conditions are
found during inspection.
2. Wash all parts thoroughly in clean solvent. Be sure all
old lubricant, metallic particles, dirt, or foreign
material are removed from the surfaces of every part.
Apply compressed air to each oil feed port and
channel in each case half to remove any obstructions
or cleaning solvent residue.
Gears
1. Inspect all the gear teeth for signs of excessive wear
or damage and check all the gear splines for burrs,
nicks, wear or damage. Remove the minor nicks or
scratches on an oil stone. Replace any part exhibiting
excessive wear or damage.
Front Output Gear Inside Diameter
1. Use an inside dial indicator to measure the gear inside
diameter.

4D1–38
TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
3. Install the sub–gear (23) to the counter gear (22).
4. Install the belleville spring (24).
5. Install the spacer (25) and put the snap ring (29) on
the sub–gear (23).
6. Install the ball bearing (26), using a bench press.
7. Select a snap ring that will allow the minimum axial
play.
Clearance : 0–0.1 mm (0–0.004 in)
Snap ring availability:
ThicknessColor–coding
1.50 mm (0.059 in)White
1.55 mm (0.061 in)Yellow
1.60 mm (0.063 in)Blue
8. Use a pair of snap ring pliers to install the snap ring
(27) to the counter gear (22).
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Sub–Gear (anti–lash plate) Preload
1. Hook a length of piano wire (4) over one of the
sub–gear (5) teeth.
2. Attach the other end of the piano wire (4) to a
spring balancer.
3. Measure the sub–gear preload.
Preload : 59–98 N (6.0–10kg/13–22 lb)
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9. Install ball bearing (21), using a bench press.
10. Install snap ring (20).
11. Install the counter gear assembly (28) to the transfer
case (1).
12. Use a pair of snap ring pliers to install the snap ring
(29) to the transfer case (1).
NOTE: The snap ring must be fully inserted into the
transfer case snap ring groove.
13. Use a bench press to install the ball bearing (4) to the
front output shaft (5).
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