1998 OPEL FRONTERA rack

DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 244mm)
4A2B–25
11. Remove top side gear and clutch pack.
NOTE:
Keep the stack of plates and discs intact and in
exactly the same position while they are being
removed.
12. Remove case from holder. Turn case with flange or
ring gear side up to allow side gear and clutch pack to
be removed from case.
13. Remove differential plate retainer from both clutch
packs to allow separation of the plates and discs.
NOTE:
Keep the discs and plates in the same order as they
were removed.
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(1) Differential Plate
(2) Differential Disc
(3) Dished Spacer
(4) Side Gear
Inspection and Repair
Cleaning
All parts with solvent.
Visual Inspection
Clean all parts with solvent.
Plates and Discs. If any one disc or plate in either
stack shows evidence of excessive wear or scoring,
the complete stack is to be replaced on both sides.
Side Gears and Pinion Mate Gears. The gear teeth of
these parts should be checked for extreme wear and
possible cracks. The external teeth of the side gear,
which retain the concentric groove discs, should also
be checked for wear or cracks.
If replacement of one gear is required due to wear,
etc., then both side gears, pinion mate gears, and
thrust washers are to be replaced.
Differential Shaft. If excessive wear is evident, the
differential shaft should be replaced.
Differential Plate Retainers. If wear is evident on any
one of the differential plate retainers, all four retainers
must be replaced.
Differential Case. If scoring, wear or metal pickup is
evident on the machined surfaces, replacement of
the case is necessary.
Reassembly
1. Lubricate thrust face of side gears, plates and discs
with the proper limited slip rear axle lubricant.
2. Assemble plates and discs in exactly in the same
position as they were removed, regardless of whether
they are new or original.
3. Install differential plate retainer to ears of plates.
NOTE:
Make sure both retainers are completely seated on
ears of plates.
4. Install clutch pack and side gear into bottom side gear
bore. Make sure clutch pack stays assembled to side
gear splines, and that retainers are completely seated
into pockets of case.
NOTE:
To prevent clutch pack from falling out of case, hold
clutch pack in place by hand while repositioning case
on bench.
5. Install other side gear and clutch pack. Make sure
clutch pack stays assembled to side gear splines, and
retainers are completely seated into pockets of case.
6. Hold clutch pack in position and assemble special tool
5–8840–2586–0, screw cap (2), cap (1) and forcing
screw (3). Tighten forcing screw into bottom cap to
hold both clutch packs in position.
7. With tools assembled to case, position case on shaft
by aligning splines of side gear with those of shaft.
Tighten forcing screw to compress clutch packs in
order to provide clearance for pinion mate gears.
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4B2–7 DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD)
Check Lamp
Inform the following items.
Bulb check
Fail (fail alarm)
Trouble code
Diesel/gasoline MAP
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TOD ECU
This control unit is mounted to the front right hand seat via
a special bracket.
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4C–3 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Diagnosis
ConditionPossible causeCorrection
Oil Leak At Front AxleWorn or defective oil seal.Replace the oil seal.
Front axle housing cracked.Repair or replace.
Oil Leak At Pinion ShaftToo much gear oil.Correct the oil level.
Oil seal worn or defective.Replace the oil seal.
Pinion flange loose or damaged.Tighten or replace.
Noises In Front Axle Drive Shaft
JointBroken or worn drive shaft joints and
bellows (BJ and DOJ).Replace the drive shaft joints and
bellows.
“Clank” When Accelerating From
“Coast”Loose drive shaft joint to output shaft
bolts.Tighten.
Damaged inner drive shaft joint.Replace.
Shudder or Vibration During
Acceleration
Excessive drive shaft joint angle.Repair.
AccelerationWorn or damaged drive shaft joints.Replace.
Sticking spider assembly (inner drive
shaft joint).Lubricate or replace.
Sticking joint assembly (outer drive
shaft joint).Lubricate or replace.
Vibration At Highway SpeedsOut of balance or out of round tires.Balance or replace.
Front end out of alignment.Align.
Noises in Front AxleInsufficient gear oil.Replenish the gear oil.
Wrong or poor grade gear oil.Replace the gear oil.
Drive pinion to ring gear backlash
incorrect.Adjust the backlash.
Worn or chipped ring gear, pinion
gear or side gear.Replace the ring gear, pinion gear or
side gear.
Pinion shaft bearing worn.Replace the pinion shaft bearing.
Wheel bearing worn.Replace the wheel bearing.
Differential bearing loose or worn.Tighten or replace.
Wanders and PullsWheel bearing preload too tight.Adjust the wheel bearing preload.
Incorrect front alignment.Adjust the front alignment.
Steering linkage loose or worn.Tighten or replace.
Steering gear out of adjustment.Adjust or replace the steering gear.
Tire worn or improperly inflated.Adjust the inflation or replace.
Front or rear suspension parts loose
or broken.Tighten or replace.
Front Wheel ShimmyWheel bearing worn or improperly
adjusted.Adjust or replace.
Incorrect front alignment.Adjust the front alignment.
Worn ball joint or bush.Replace the ball joint or bush.
Steering linkage loose or worn.Tighten or replace.
Steering gear out of adjustment.Tighten or replace.
Tire worn or improperly inflated.Replace or adjust the inflation.
Shock absorber worn.Replace the shock absorber.

4C–23 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Front Axle Drive Shaft
Front Axle Drive Shaft and Associated Parts
This illustration is based on the model equipped with shift on the fly system.
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(1) Axle Case and Differential
(2) DOJ Case Assembly
(3) Snap Ring
(4) Bearing
(5) Snap Ring
(6) Oil Seal
(7) Bracket
(8) DOJ Case
(9) Circlip
(10) Bolt
(11) Drive Shaft Joint Assembly
(12) Snap Ring(13) Spacer
(14) Ball
(15) Snap Ring
(16) Ball Retainer
(17) Ball Guide
(18) Band
(19) Bellows
(20) Band
(21) Band
(22) Bellows
(23) Band
(24) BJ Shaft
(25) Dust Seal

4C–25 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
8. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring (1)
fastening the ball retainer to the center shaft.
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9. Remove ball retainer, ball guide and bellows.
10. Raise the hooked end of the band (1) with a
screwdriver or equivalent.
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11. Remove band.
12. Remove bellows.
13. Remove dust seal.
14. Remove BJ shaft assembly.
15. Remove the mounting bracket fixing bolts, and then
remove DOJ case assembly from the axle case.
16. Remove snap ring and bearing.
17. Remove snap ring and oil seal.
18. Remove bracket.
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal conditions are
found through inspection.
Check the following parts:
1. Drive shaft joint assembly
2. DOJ case, ball, ball guide, ball retainer
3. Bellows
4. Bearing
5. Dust seal, oil seal
Bushing Replacement
Remove the bushings using a remover
5–8840–2309–0 and hammer.
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By using installer and base 5–8840–2309–0, press fit
the bushings into the bracket.
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4C–26
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Reassembly
1. Install DOJ case to bracket.
2. Install oil seal and fix snap ring.
3. Install bearing and fix snap ring.
4. Install bracket to axle case. Tighten the bracket bolt to
the specified torque.
Torque: 116 Nꞏm (11.8 kgꞏm/85 lb ft)
5. Apply 150g of the specified grease in BJ .
6. Install dust seal .
7. Apply a thin coat of grease to the shaft for smooth
installation then install bellows.
8. Install band. Note the setting direction. After
installation, check that the bellows is free from
distortion.
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9. Install another bellows and fix band.
10. Install the ball guide with the smaller diameter side
ahead onto the shaft.
11. Install ball retainer.
12. Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring (1)
securing the ball retainer to the shaft.
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13. Align the track on the ball (1) retainer with the window
in the cage, and install the six balls into position.
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14. Install spacer.
15. Install snap ring.
16. Enclose 150g of the specified grease in DOJ case,
then install drive shaft joint assembly. After
reassembly, move the DOJ longitudinally several
times to get to fit.
17. Install the circlip (1) so that open ends are positioned
away from the ball groove.

4C–28
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Shift On The Fly System
Shift On The Fly System and Associated Parts
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(1) Filler Plug
(2) Bolt
(3) Oil Seal
(4) Snap Ring(External)
(5) Inner Shaft Bearing
(6) Snap Ring(Internal)
(7) Inner Shaft(8) Needle Bearing
(9) Clutch Gear
(10) Sleeve
(11) Housing
(12) Front Axle Drive Shaft (LH side)with Bracket
(13) Bolt
(14) Actuator Assembly
(15) Bolt
Disassembly
1. Remove filler plug and gasket, drain oil.
2. Loosen mounting bracket fitting bolts and remove
front axle drive shaft from front axle case.3. Remove Actuator Assembly and draw out actuator
ASM.
4. Remove housing.
5. Remove sleeve.
6. Remove clutch gear.

4C–30
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Inspection and Repair
Inspect the removed parts. If there are abnormalities
such as wear and damage, take corrective action or
replace.
Visual Check
1. Check and see if the inner shaft has any
abnormalities such as wear and damage.
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2. When inspecting the inner shaft, be sure to check and
see if its splined part is twisted, worn, or cracked. If so,
replace with a new shaft. In case of an abnormality in
its gear part (a slide with sleeve), replace the shaft.
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Inner Shaft Run–Out
With both end centers supported, rotate the shaft slowly
and measure deflection with a dial gauge.
Limit: 0.5 mm (0.02 in)max.
NOTE: Do not heat the shaft to correct its bend.
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Inner Shaft Bearing
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(1) Inner Shaft Bearing
(2) Inner Shaft
(3) Clutch Gear
1. Inspect the state of inner shaft bearing. If any
abnormality such as roughness is found, replace with
a new inner shaft bearing.
2. Insert a clutch gear and check the state of needle
bearing.
3. If there is an abnormality such as roughness, replace
the needle bearing.