1998 OPEL FRONTERA wheel

4B2–89 DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD)
StepNo Ye s Action
131. Apply the brake and fully turn the steering to the left (or right)
end, and start the creep run.
Does the voltage between terminals 4 and 20 range between 0.1
and 1.0V?Repair the
transfer
assembly.
Go to Step 16The ECU has
failed. Replace
the ECU.
Go to Step 16
141. Shift the transfer lever to the high (TOD) position.
2. Fully turn the steering to the left (or right) end, and select the D
range and start the creep run.
Does the voltage between terminals 4 and 20 range between 0.1
and 1.0V?
Go to Step 15 Go to Step 13
151. Select the 4WD SW to the 2WD position.
2. Jack up the right front wheel.
Does the front tire rotate smoothly?
Repair the
transfer
assembly.
Go to Step 16
The phenomenon
is not
reproduced.
Refer to
“Troubles
intermittently
observed”.
Go to Step 16
16Check that all the parts are mounted.
Is this step complete?Repeat the
“Diagnosis Flow”.
Return to Step 16
*NOTE: Before checking this item, run the vehicle more
than 10 meters with the steering wheel in straight position
so that the 4L mechanical lock sleeve can be released
certainly.

DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD) 4B2–90
Chart 2The 4WD mode is not active.
Function of circuit—
Fail conditionThe rear wheels spin in the TOD mode, so the driving torque is not transmitted to the
front wheels. The indicator lamps will not show the 4L and TOD status.
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DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD) 4B2–92
Chart 3The shift on the fly system generates gear noises.
(The fuel economy is bad in the 2H mode.)
Function of circuit—
Fail conditionWhen the vehicle is run in the 2H mode, the shift on the fly system generates gear
noises or the front wheel gears are engaged to generate a shock.
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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–4
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Rear Axle Shaft
Rear Axle Shaft and Associated Parts
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Legend
(1) Brake Caliper
(2) Brake Disc
(3) Wheel Pin
(4) Axle Shaft Assembly
(5) Back Plate
(6) Parking Brake Assembly
(7) Bearing Holder(8) Bearing
(9) Retainer
(10) Snap Ring
(11) Bolt
(12) Nut
(13) Antilock Brake System (ABS) Speed Sensor (if
so equipped)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove tires and wheels. Refer to Wheel in Steering
section.3. Remove brake caliper. Use a wire to attach the brake
caliper to the frame. Refer to Disk Brakes in Brake
section.
4. Remove brake disc.
5. Remove ABS sensor (if so equipped).
6. Remove Parking brake assembly. Refer to Parking
Brakes in Brake section.

4C–5 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
7.Remove the parking brake cable mounting
bolts(Behind the back plate)(1).
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8. Remove the bearing holder mounting nuts.
9. Remove axle shaft assembly.
NOTE: Be sure not to damage the oil seal.
10. Remove snap ring.
11. Using a bearing remover 5–8840–2295–0 and press,
remove retainer together with the bearing holder.
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12. Remove bearing.
13. Remove bearing holder.
14. Remove back plate.15. Remove the wheel pins using a remover
5–8840–0079–0.
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Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
corrosion or any other abnormal conditions are found
through inspection.
Visual Check:
Check the following parts for wear, damage, noise or any
other abnormal conditions:
1. Axle shaft
2. Bearing
When checking the axle shaft, pay special attention to the
splined portions and replace the shaft if distortion or step
wear is noticeable. Correct slight step wear with a grinder.
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4C–6
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Axle Shaft Run–out
Limit: 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
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Axle Shaft Flange Run–out
Limit: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
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Oil Seal Replacement
Remove the oil seal carefully not to damage the bearing
holder bore .
When installing, use oil seal installer 5–8840–2310–0.
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Installation
1. Install wheel pin.
2. Install back plate.
3. Install bearing holder.
4. Install bearing.
5. Install retainer by using a bearing installer
5–8840–2296–0, press fit together with the bearing.
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6. Install snap ring.
7. Install axle shaft assembly.
NOTE: Be sure not to damage the oil seal.
8. Tighten the bearing holder mounting nut to the
specified torque.
Torque: 74Nꞏm (7.5kgꞏm/54 Ib ft)

4C–8
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Special Tools
ILLUSTRATIONTOOL NO.
TOOL NAME
5–8840–0079–0
(J–6627–A)
Wheel pin remover
5–8840–2295–0
(J–39211)
Remover; Axle shaft
bearing
5–8840–2296–0
(J–39212)
Installer; Axle shaft
bearing
5–8840–2310–0
(J–39379)
Installer; Outer axle seal