1998 OPEL FRONTERA 4WD

4D1–28
TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
Inspection and Repair
Refer to “TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY” in this section
for inspection and repair.
Reassembly
1. Place the shift block (15) in the transfer case (16).
2. Set the shift arm (14) on the High–Low sleeve.
3. Push the High–Low shift rod (13) through the shift
arm (14) and block (14).
4. Engage the High–Low sleeve with the 4H (1) side.
5. Install the spring pins (12) to the shift block (15) and
shift arm (14).
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6 . I n s t a l l t h e s e l e c t r o d a s s e m b l y ( 11 ) , j o i n i n g i t s l e v e r t o
the shift block groove.
7. Engage the High–Low sleeve with the 4H side and
install the the interlock pin (9) and spring (10) in the
proper direction.
8. Place the 2WD–4WD shift block (7) in the transfer
case (16).
9. Set the 2WD–4WD shift arm (6) on the 2WD–4WD
sleeve.
10. Push the 2WD–4WD shift rod (5) through the
2WD–4WD shift arm (6) and 2WD–4WD shift block
(7).
11. Install the 2WD–4WD shift rod (5) with the interlock
pin pushed in.
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(18) 2WD–4WD
(19) 4H Side
(20) Interlock pin
(21) 2WD
(22) 4WD
(23) Rod: 2–4
(24) Rod: H–L
(25) 4H
(26) 4L
(27) 4
2
(28) 4
4
12. Install the 4WD indicator switch and gasket (8).
Tighten to the specified torque.
Torque: 39 Nꞏm (4.0kgꞏm/29 lb ft)
13. Install the spring (4).

TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
4D1–29
14. Engage the 2WD–4WD sleeve with the 4WD side and
install the spring pin (3).
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15. Install the spring pin and bridge (2).
16. Install the detent ball, spring and plug and tighten the
plug (1) to the specified torque.
Torque: 25 Nꞏm (2.5kgꞏm/18 lb ft)

4D1–30
TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
Transfer Case Assembly
Disassembled View
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(1) Transfer Case (with oil seal)
(2) Bearing Snap Ring
(3) Front Output Gear Assembly
(4) Ball Bearing
(5) Front Output Shaft
(6) Stopper Plate (Shift On The Fly model)
(7) 2WD–4WD Clutch Hub and Sleeve Assembly
(8) Block Ring (Shift On The Fly model)
(9) Outside Ring (Shift On The Fly model)
(10) Inside Ring (Shift On The Fly model)
(11) Front Output Gear
(12) Needle Bearing
(13) Sub–Gear (anti–lash plate) (M/T)
(14) Belleville Spring (M/T)
(15) Spacer (M/T)
(16) Sub–Gear Snap Ring (M/T)
(17) Bearing Collar
(18) Ball Bearing
(19) Bearing Snap Ring
(20) Snap Ring
(21) Ball Bearing(22) Counter Gear
(23) Sub–Gear (anti–lash plate)
(24) Belleville Spring
(25) Spacer
(26) Ball Bearing
(27) Snap Ring
(28) Counter Gear Assembly
(29) Bearing Snap Ring
(30) Input Shaft Assembly
(31) Input Shaft
(32) Ball Bearing
(33) Snap Ring
(34) Plate
(35) Ball
(36) Bearing Collar
(37) Needle Bearing
(38) Transfer Input Gear
(39) High–Low Clutch Hub and Sleeve Assembly
(40) Lock Nut
(41) Ball Bearing
(42) Bearing Snap Ring

4D1–32
TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
10. Remove the bearing collar (36).
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11. Remove the ball (35).
12. Remove the plate (34).
13. Use a bench press and the ball bearing remover
5–8840–0015–0 (J–22912–01) to remove the ball
bearing (32) from input shaft (31).
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14. Remove the bearing snap ring (2) from the transfer
case, using a pair of snap ring pliers.15. Use a plastic hammer to tap the front output gear
assembly (3) free.
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16. Remove the bearing snap ring (19). Remove the ball
bearing (18) and bearing collar (17) together with
front output gear assembly: including following parts.
17. Use a bench press and the bearing remover
5–8840–0015–0 (J–22912–01) to remove the
following parts.
18. Remove the sub–gear snap ring (16), spacer (15),
belleville spring (14), and sub–gear (anti–lash plate)
(13).(M/T)
19. Remove the front output gear (11) and needle bearing
(12).
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20. Remove the inside ring (10). (Shift On The Fly model)
2 1 . R e m o v e t h e o u t s i d e r i n g ( 9 ) . ( S h i f t O n T h e F l y m o d e l )
22. Remove the block ring (8). (Shift On The Fly model)
23. Use a bench press and bearing remover
5–8840–0015–0 (J–22912–01) to remove the
2WD–4WD clutch hub and sleeve assembly (7) and
stopper plate (6). (Shift On The Fly model)

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.

TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
4D1–35
Limit : 3.0 mm (0.118 in)
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2WD–4WD 3–Cone Synchronizer (Shift On
The Fly model)
1. Use a thickness gauge to measure the clearance
between the block ring and the dog teeth.
2. If the measured value exceeds the specified limit, the
2WD–4WD synchronizer assembly must be
replaced.
Block ring and insert clearance
Standard : 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
Limit : 0.8 mm (0.031 in)
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Clutch Hub and Insert Clearance
1. Use a thickness gauge to measure the clearance
between the clutch hub and the insert.
2. If the measured value exceeds the specified limit, the
clutch hub and the insert must be replaced.
Clutch hub and insert clearance
Standard : 0.01–0.19 mm (0.0004–0.0075 in)
Limit : 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
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Detent Springs
1. Inspect the springs for distortion, cracks or wear.
Replace if these conditions are present.
Detent Spring Free Length
1. Use a vernier caliper to measure the detent spring
free length.

TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
4D1–39
14. Assemble the 2WD–4WD clutch hub and sleeve
assembly (7).
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15. Engage the springs in the same insert with the open
ends away from each other. (Shift On The Fly model)
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16. Place the snap ring (2), a new stopper plate (6) (Shift
On The Fly model) and the clutch sleeve and hub
assembly (7) on the front output shaft (5).
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(6) Front Output Gear
17. The clutch hub face (with the heavy boss) must be
facing the front output gear side.
18. Use a bench press to slowly force the clutch hub and
sleeve assembly (7) together with the stopper plate
(6) (Shift On The Fly model) into place.
19. Align the inserts with the block ring insert grooves.
Install the block ring (8) (Shift On The Fly model) to
the clutch sleeve and hub assembly (7).
20. Install the outside ring (9) (Shift On The Fly model),
inside ring (10) (Shift On The Fly model) and needle
bearing (12) to the front output gear (11) and bearing
collar (17).
NOTE: Coat all parts with transmission oil before
installing them.
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TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
4D1–43
Main Data and Specifications
General Specifications
Ty p eW/Shift On The Fly System model
Synchronized type gears shifting between the 2 and 4 wheel drive mode.
Constant mesh type gears shifting between “low” and “high”.
WO/Shift On The Fly System model
Constant mesh type gears shifting between the 2 and 4 wheel drive mode,
and between “low” and “high”.
Control methodW/4WD Switch model
Electric control with the button switch on the instrument panel for gear
shifting between the 2 and 4 wheel drive mode.
Remote control with the gear shift lever on the floor for gear shifting
between “low and high” .
WO/4WD Switch model
Remote control with the gear shift lever on the floor for gear shifting.
Gear ratioHigh; 1.000
Low; 2.050
Oil capacity1.45 lit. (1.53 U.S. quart)
Type of lubricantEngine oil
Refer to chart in Section 0
Torque Specifications
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