1998 OPEL FRONTERA clutch

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Legend
(1) Release Bearing and Shift Fork
(2) Clutch Housing
(3) Front Cover
(4) Snap Ring
(5) Snap Ring
(6) 1st and 2nd Switch
(7) Drain Plug
(8) Backup Light Switch
(9) Transmission Case(10) Filler Plug
(11) Gear Control Rod
(12) Reverse Restrict Pin
(13) Oil Receiver Pipe
(14) Transfer Adapter
(15) Plug (6VE1) or Neutral Switch (4JX1)
(16) Gear Control Box
(17) Shift Lever Housing
(18) Oil Seal
(19) Plug

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Disassembly
1. Remove the drain plug and filler plug.
1. Remove the drain plug (1) and gasket.
2. Remove the filler plug (2) and gasket.
(6VE1)
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2. Remove the clutch release bearing and shift fork.
1. Remove the clutch release bearing (3) from the
front cover.
2. Remove the split pin (4). Remove the shaft from
the under. Remove the shift fork (5).
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3. Remove the switch.
1. Remove backup light switch (6) and gasket.
2. Remove neutral switch (7) and gasket (4JX1).
3. Remove 1st and 2nd switch (8) and gasket.
(4JX1)
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4. Remove the clutch housing.
1. Remove the 9 bolts.
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2. Using a plastic hammer, carefully tap the clutch
housing.
(6VE1)
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5. Remove gear control box and gasket.
1. Remove the 6 bolts, gear control box and gasket.
(6VE1)
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6. Remove transfer adapter.
1. Using a hexagon wrench, remove the plug (1).
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2. Using a pin punch and hammer, drive out the
slotted spring pin (2).
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4. Using bearing separator 5–8840–0015–0
(J–22912–01) and a press, remove the following
parts.
1. 5th gear (1).
2. Mainshaft bearing (2).
3. 1st gear thrust washer (3).
4. 1st gear (4).
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5. Remove following parts from mainshaft.
1. Synchronizer assembly (1).
2. 1st gear thrust washer pin (3).
3. 1st gear needle roller bearing (4).
4. 1st gear bearing spacer (2).
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6. Using 2 screwdrivers and hammer, tap out snap
ring.
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7. Using bearing separator 5–8840–0015–0
(J–22912–01) and a press, remove the following
parts.
1. Clutch hub No.1 assembly (1).
2. Synchronizer assembly (2).
3. 2nd gear (3).
4. 2nd gear needle roller bearing (4).
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8. Remove the reverse gear from clutch hub No.1.
9. Remove the 3 inserts and 3 compression springs.
When removing the inserts, push the insert
spring with a screwdriver.
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10. Remove the snap ring.
NOTE: Don’t damage the bearing surface.
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11. Using a press, remove following parts.
1. Clutch hub No.2 assembly (1).
2. 3rd block ring (2).
3. 3rd gear (3).
4. 3rd gear needle roller bearing (4).
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12. Using screwdriver, remove the 2 insert springs,
hub sleeve No.2, clutch hub No.2 and 3 inserts.
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4. Inspect hub sleeve and shift arm.
1st–2nd shift arm
1. Using a vernier caliper, measure center groove of
the 1st–2nd shift arm.
Reference: 5.28 mm (0.208 in)
2. Using a vernier caliper, measure flange of the
reverse gear. Calculate the clearance between
the reverse gear and shift arm.
Reference: Reverse gear flange thickness 5.0
mm. (0.197 in)
Standard: 0.15 – 0.41 mm (0.006 – 0.016 in)
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3rd–4th shift arm
1. Using a vernier caliper, measure tip of the shift
arm thickness.
Reference: 10.0mm (0.39 in)
2. Using a vernier caliper, measure center groove of
the hub sleeve No.2. Calculate the clearance
between the hub sleeve No.2 and shift arm.
Reference: Center groove dimension 10.2 mm
(0.402 in)
Standard: 0.15 – 0.35 mm (0.006 – 0.014 in)
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5. Inspect clutch hub and hub sleeve.
1. Check for wear or damage.
2. Install the hub sleeve to the clutch hub, and check
sliding smoothly.
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6. Inspect gear inside diameter.
1. Using a inside dial indicator, measure the gear
inside diameter.
Gear
Standard Diameter
1st46.015 – 46.040 mm (1.8116 – 1.8126 in)
2nd53.015 – 53.040 mm (2.0872 – 2.0882 in)
3rd44.015 – 44.040 mm (1.7329 – 1.7339 in)

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8. Install 3rd gear.
1. Install the 3rd gear needle bearing, 3rd gear and
3rd block ring to the mainshaft.
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9. Install the clutch hub No.2.
1. Install the clutch hub No.2 and hub sleeve No.2.
NOTE: Be careful the direction of the clutch hub No.2, as
shown.
2. Using a screwdriver, install 3 inserts and 2
springs.
NOTE: Position the insert springs so that their end gaps
are not in line.
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3. Using installer 5–8840–2553–0 (J–42797) and a
press, install the clutch nob No.2 and hub sleeve
No.2 to the mainshaft.NOTE:
Align the brock ring slots with the inserts.
Check that the gear rotates smoothly.
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4. Select a snap ring that will allow minimum axial
play.
Mark
Thickness
A1.80–1.85mm (0.071–0.073in)
B1.85–1.90mm (0.073–0.075in)
C1.90–1.95mm (0.075–0.077in)
D1.95–2.00mm (0.077–0.079in)
E2.00–2.05mm (0.079–0.081in)
F2.05–2.10mm (0.081–0.083in)
G2.10–2.15mm (0.083–0.085in)
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11. Install the clutch hub No.1.
1. Install the 3 inserts and 3 insert springs to the
clutch hub No.1.
Reference: While pushing the insert spring
with a screwdriver, install the inserts.
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2. Install the clutch hub No.1 to the reverse gear.
NOTE: Check the clutch hub No.1 installing direction, as
shown.
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3. Using installer 5–8840–2554–0 (J–42798) and a
press, install the hub No.1 by retaining the
reverse gear.NOTE:
Align the projection of inner ring with hub No.1 slots.
Check that the gear rotates smoothly.
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4. Select a snap ring that will allow minimum axial
play.
Mark
Thickness
A2.30–2.35mm (0.091–0.093in)
B2.35–2.40mm (0.093–0.095in)
C2.40–2.45mm (0.095–0.097in)
D2.45–2.50mm (0.097–0.098in)
E2.50–2.55mm (0.098–0.100in)
F2.55–2.60mm (0.100–0.102in)
G2.60–2.65mm (0.102–0.104in)
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