1998 OPEL FRONTERA check transmission fluid

7A–27 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)
Changing Transmission Fluid
There is no need to change the transmission fluid unless
the transmission is used under one or more of the
following heavy duty conditions.
A. Repeated short trips
B. Driving on rough roads
C. Driving on dusty roads
D. Towing a trailer
If the vehicle is used under these conditions, change the
fluid every 20,000 miles (32,000 km.)
More over, the remaining life percentage of ATF can be
estimated by using Tech 2 as an auxiliary tool to judge the
right time for ATF replacement.
The remaining life percentage is calculated from ATF’S
heat history. When it is close to 0%, ATF replacement is
recommended.
1. Place a large drain pan under the oil pan.
2. Remove the transmission oil drain screw (2) and drain
fluid.
3. Tighten drain screw (2).
Torque: 38 N
m (3.9 kgꞏm/28 lb ft)
4. Remove the transmission overfill screw (1) and fill
transmission through overfill screw opening, using
DEXRON
–III ATF.
NOTE: Add transmission fluid until it flows out over the
overfill screw opening.
5. Let engine idle until a fluid temperature between 32
C
(90
F) and 57C (135F) is reached.6. Add transmission fluid until it flows out over the overfill
screw opening, then close the overfill screw (1).
To r q u e : 3 8 N
m (3.9 kgꞏm/28 lb ft)
NOTE: To prevent fluid leaks, the overfill screw and oil
drain screws gasket must be replaced each time these
screws are removed.
NOTE: Check transmission fluid temperature with
service scan tool.
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Selector Lever
Inspection
1. Make sure that when the shifter control lever is shifted
from “P” to “L”, a “clicking” can be felt at each shift
position. Make sure that the gear corresponds to that
of the position plate indicator.
2. Check to see if the shifter lever can be shifted as
shown in illustration.
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7A–38
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–44
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)
6. Remove seven 13mm adapter case valve body (6)
fixing screws, adapter case valve body assembly,
transfer plate, and two gaskets.
Remove wiring harness and 5 pin connector.
7. Remove sixteen 10mm main case oil pan (7) fixing
screws, main oil pan, magnet, and gasket.
8. Remove three 13mm oil filter (8) fixing screws and oil
filter.
9. Remove two 13mm manual detent (9) fixing screws,
roller and spring, and manual detent.
10. Disconnect wiring harness assembly (10) from band
apply solenoid, shift solenoids, and main case 4 pin
connector.
Pull on connectors only, not on wiring harness.11. Remove four 13mm servo cover (11) fixing screws,
servo cover, and gasket.
12. Remove seven 13mm valve body screws and ground
wire from main case.
Remove wiring harness assembly (5) from the
adapter case side.
Remove main valve body assembly (12) with
manual valve link and transfer plate. Note the
position of the link (long end into valve, short end
into range selector lever).
Remove 4 pin connector.
Remove gasket transfer plate from main case.
13. Remove two check balls (13) from main case.
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14. Turn transmission to vertical position to drain fluid.
Return back to horizontal position when drained.
Install 5–8840–0501–0 (J–23075) servo piston
spring compressor with offset to the rear of case.
Compress servo piston assembly.
Remove servo piston retaining ring (14).
Slowly release servo piston assembly (15).
Remove tool.
15. Remove servo piston assembly (15), return spring
(16), and servo apply rod (17).

7A–55 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)
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46. Install two check balls (44).
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47. Inspect main case electrical connector and seal,
replace if necessary.
Install electrical 4 pin connector/main case and
wiring harness.
48. Install two 5–8840–0022–0 (J–25025–B) guide pins
into main case.
Install main case valve body complete assembly
(45) 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.
Install seven 13 mm screws.
To r q u e : 2 0 N
m (2.0 kgꞏm/15 lb ft)
Pass ground wire of adapter case wiring harness
assembly through the hole joining adapter fluid area
and main case fluid area.
Assemble 8.5 mm connector of ground wire under
the head of this valve body bolt and reinstall it.
Remove two guide pins.
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49. Install servo cover gasket, cover (46) and four 13 mm
screws.
To r q u e : 2 5 N
m (2.6 kgꞏm/18 lb ft)
50. Connect wiring harness (47) to band control, shift
solenoids, and main case 4 pin connector.
51. Install manual detent roller and spring assembly (48)
with clip.
Install two 13 mm screws.
To r q u e : 2 0 N
m (2.0 kgꞏm/15 lb ft)
52. Install oil filter (49), and three 13 mm screws.
To r q u e : 2 0 N
m (2.0 kgꞏm/15 lb ft)
53. Install oil pan gasket, magnet, main oil pan (50), and
sixteen 10 mm screws.
To r q u e : 11 N
m (1.1 kgꞏm/96 lb in)
54. Inspect adapter case electrical connector and seal.
Replace if necessary.
Install electrical five pin connector and harness
assembly (52) in bottom of adapter case.
55. Install gasket, transfer plate, and gasket.
Install adapter case valve body (51) and seven 13
mm screws.
Torque: 20 N
m (2.0 kgꞏm/15 lb ft)

7A–65 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)
Third Clutch
Disassembled View
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Legend
(1) Retaining Ring
(2) Spring Seat(3) Springs
(4) Piston Assembly
(5) Third Clutch Drum
Disassemble
1. Compress spring seat using the 5–8840–0501–0
(J–23075) spring compressor and 5–8840–2259–0
(J–23075–12) adapter tool.
NOTE: Do not over–stress the springs and seat. This will
cause damage to the spring seat.
Remove the tool.
Remove retaining ring (1).
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2. Release the spring seat (2).
NOTE: Do not let the spring seat catch in the ring groove.
Remove spring seat (2) and springs (3).
3. Remove piston assembly (4) from third clutch drum
(5).
Inspection And Repair
Visual check:
If any damage, deformation or wear is found, replace the
damaged part.
Operation check:
Shake the piston and listen for check ball movement
indicates proper check ball operation. Replace the piston
if the check ball is missing or falls out.
Reassembly
1. The lip of the piston seal must point toward the front of
the transmission. Lubricate the seal lip with
transmission fluid.
Install piston assembly (4) into the third clutch drum
(5). Use the 5–8840–2260–0 (J–23084) third clutch
piston installer to protect the outer seal during
installation.
Remove the seal installer.

7A–69 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)
Inspection And Repair
Visual Check:
If any damage, deformation or wear is found, replace the
damaged part.
Operation Check:
Shake the piston and listen for check ball movement.
Movement indicates proper check ball operation.
Replace the piston if the check ball is missing or falls out.
Reassembly
1. Install piston assembly (10) into the second clutch
drum (11).
Lubricate the lip seal with transmission fluid. Use
the 5–8840–2261–0 (J–23080–A) second clutch
piston installer to protect the outer piston lip seal.
NOTE: Lip of the seal should point toward front of
transmission.
Remove the installer.
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2. Install twenty–two piston springs (9) and spring seat
(8) on the second clutch piston (10). Place retaining
ring (7) onto spring seat.
Use the 5–8840–0195–0 (J–23327) compressor to
compress the piston springs.
NOTE: Do not let spring seat catch in ring groove.
Remove the compressor.3. Install waved plate (6) and clutch plates (5). Start with
a steel plate and alternate with lined plates.
Align second clutch inner tangs.
4. Install spacer (4), with the fluted end toward clutch
plates.
5. Install retaining ring (3), ring gear (2) and retaining
ring (1).

TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (4L30–E)7A1–1
TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (4L30–E)
CONTENTS
Service Precaution 7A1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description 7A1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Control 7A1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Band Apply Control 7A1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque Converter Clutch Control 7A1–6. . . . . . . . .
Line Pressure Control 7A1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On–Board Diagnostic System 7A1–6. . . . . . . . . . .
Fail Safe Mechanism 7A1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque Management Control 7A1–6. . . . . . . . . . . .
ATF Warning Control 7A1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS Control (If equipped) 7A1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter Drive Mode 7A1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backup Mode 7A1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functions of Input / Output Components 7A1–10. .
Diagnosis 7A1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Trans Indicator 7A1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Check 7A1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Check Trans” Check 7A1–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tech2 OBD II Connection 7A1–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OBD II Diagnostic Management System 7A1–18. .
16 – Terminal Data Link Connector (DLC) 7A1–19.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) 7A1–20. . . . . . . .
Types Of Diagnostic Trouble Codes
(DTCs) 7A1–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clear DTC 7A1–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC Check 7A1–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCM Precaution 7A1–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information On PCM 7A1–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intermittent Conditions 7A1–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission And PCM Identification 7A1–22. . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Identification 7A1–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0218 Transmission Fluid Over
Temperature 7A1–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conditions For Setting The DTC 7A1–25. . . . . . . . .
Action Taken When The DTC Sets 7A1–25. . . . . . .
Conditions For Clearing The DTC 7A1–25. . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Aids 7A1–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Description 7A1–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0560 System Voltage Malfunction 7A1–27. . .
DTC P0705 Transmission Range Switch
(Mode Switch) Illegal Position 7A1–30. . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0706 Transmission Range Switch
(Mode Switch) Performance 7A1–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0712 Transmission Fluid Temperature
(TFT) Sensor Circuit Low Input 7A1–36. . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0713 Transmission Fluid Temperature
(TFT) Sensor Circuit High Input 7A1–39. . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0719 TCC Brake Switch Circuit High
(Stuck On) 7A1–42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0722 Transmission Output Speed
Sensor (OSS) Low Input 7A1–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0723 Transmission Output Speed
Sensor (OSS) Intermittent 7A1–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0730 Transmission Incorrect
Gear Ratio 7A1–51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0748 Pressure Control Solenoid
(PCS) (Force Motor) Circuit Electrical 7A1–54. . . . .
DTC P0753 Shift Solenoid A Electrical 7A1–56. . . . .
DTC P0758 Shift Solenoid B Electrical 7A1–59. . . . .
DTC P1790 ROM Transmission Side Bad
Check Sum 7A1–63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P1792 EEPROM Transmission Side
Bad Check Sum 7A1–64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P1835 Kickdown Switch Always On 7A1–65. . .
DTC P1850 Brake Band Apply Solenoid
Malfunction 7A1–67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P1860 TCC Solenoid Electrical 7A1–71. . . . . . .

7A1–24
TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (4L30–E)
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Identification
DTC NUM-
BERDTC NAMEDTC TYPE“CHECK
TRANS”
P0218Transmission Fluid Over TemperatureD
P0560System Voltage MalfunctionCFlash
P0705Transmission Range Switch (Mode Switch) Illegal PositionD
P0706Transmission Range Switch (Mode Switch) PerformanceD
P0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input
(TFT)D
P0713Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Circuit High
InputD
P0719TCC Brake Switch Circuit High (Stuck ON)D
P0722Transmission Output Speed Sensor (OSS) Low InputCFlash
P0723Transmission Output Speed Sensor (OSS) IntermittentCFlash
P0730Transmission Incorrect Gear Ratio FlashCFlash
P0748Pressure Control Solenoid (PCS) (FORCE MOTOR) Circuit
ElectricalCFlash
P0753Shift Solenoid A ElectricalCFlash
P0758Shift Solenoid B ElectricalCFlash
P1790ROM Transmission Side Bad Check SumCFlash
P1792EEPROM Transmission Side Bad Check SumCFlash
P1835Kickdown Switch Always OND
P1850Brake Band Apply Solenoid MalfunctionD
P1860TCC Solenoid ElectricalD
DTC TYPEDEFINITION
CFlashing Check Trans on 1st failure
DNo lamps
NOTE: On the following charts, refer to the Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) section for the Wiring System, and
the Body and Accessories section for circuit diagram
details, parts location, and connector configuration.