1998 OPEL FRONTERA rack

6D2–3
IGNITION SYSTEM
Ignition Coil
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Ignition coil connector and ignition coil.
Disconnect three connector from ignition coil.
Remove harness bracket bolt on cylinder head
cover.
Remove fixing bolts on ignition coil.
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Legend
(1) Ignition Coil Connector
(2) Bolt
(3) Ignition Coil Assembly
Inspection and Repair
Check the ignition coil assembly for insulation. Check
terminals for corrosion or damage, and replace as
necessary.
Measuring resistance of ignition coil assembly.
Terminal No.
Limit
1 to 2Without 0 ohm or infinity
maximum ohm.
1 to 3Same as above
2 to 3Same as above
Measure resistance of ignition coil assembly, and replace
the ignition coil assembly if its value exceeds the
standard.
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Installation
1. Install the ignition coil assembly (3).
Connect ignition coil connector (1) and ignition coil
(3), then tighten bolt (2) to the specified torque.
Torque: 4 Nꞏm (0.4 Kgꞏm/35 lb in)
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2. Connect battery ground cable.

6D2–4
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark Plug
Removal
1. Remove spark plugs.
Inspection and Repair
The spark plug affects entire engine performance and
therefore its inspection is very important.
Check electrode and insulator for presence of cracks,
and replace if any.
Check electrode for wear, and replace if necessary.
Check gasket for damage, and replace if necessary.
Measure insulation resistance with an ohmmeter, and
replace if faulty.
Adjust spark plug gap to 1.0 mm (0.04 in) 1.1 mm
(0.043 in).
Check fuel and electrical systems if spark plug is
extremely dirty.
Use spark plugs having low heat value (hot type plug)
if fuel and electrical systems are normal.
Use spark plugs having high heat value (cold type
plug) if insulator and electrode are extremely burned.
Sooty Spark Plugs
Much deposit of carbon or oil on the electrode and
insulator of spark plug reduces the engine performance.
Possible causes:
Too rich mixture
Presence of oil in combustion chamber
Incorrectly adjusted spark plug gap
Burning Electrodes
This fault is characterized by scorched or heavily oxidized
electrode or blistered insulator nose.
Possible causes:
Too lean mixture
Improper heat value
Measuring Insulation Resistance
Measure insulation resistance using a 500 volt
megaohm meter.
Replace spark plugs if measured value is out of
standard.
Insulation resistance: 50 M
or more
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Cleaning Spark Plugs
Clean spark plugs with a spark plug cleaner.
Raise the ground electrode to an angle of 45 to 60
degrees. If electrode is wet, dry it before cleaning.
After spark plug is thoroughly cleaned, check
insulator for presence of cracks.
Clean threads and metal body with a wire brush.
File the electrode tip if electrode is extremely worn.
Bend the ground electrode to adjust the spark plug
gap.
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Installation
1. Spark plugs
Tighten spark plugs to the specified torque.
Torque: 18 Nꞏm (1.8 Kgꞏm/13 lb ft)

6D3–6STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Disassembled View
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Legend
(1) Bolt (2 pcs)
(2) Ball Bearing
(3) Pinion
(4) Shift Lever
(5) Dust Cover
(6) Torsion Spring
(7) Dust Cover
(8) Magnetic Switch
(9) Nut
(10) Gear Case
(11) Bearing Cover
(12) E–Ring
(13) Thrust Washer (2)(14) Center Bracket
(15) Pinion Shaft
(16) Planet Gear (3)
(17) Internal Gear
(18) Center Bracket (A)
(19) Yoke Assembly
(20) Armature
(21) Brush
(22) Brush Holder
(23) Thrust Washer
(24) Rear Cover
(25) Screw (2 pcs)
(26) Through Bolt (2 pcs)

6D3–7 STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Disassembly
1. Loosen the nut(1) on terminal “M” of magnetic switch
and disconnect the connector cable.
2. Remove bolt (2 pcs) (2).
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3. Remove magnetic switch(5).
4. Remove dust cover(4).
5. Remove torsion spring bolts, then the magnetic
switch assembly.
6. Remove torsion spring(3) from magnetic switch
assembly(5).
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7. Remove screw (2 pcs) (8).
8. Remove through bolt (2 pcs) (7).9. Remove screws and through bolts, then the rear
cover(9) then remove thrust washer(10).
10. Remove brush holder(6).
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11. Raise a brush spring to detach brushes (4 pcs) from
the commutator face and pull off the brush holder(12)
and brush(11).
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12. Remove yoke assembly(14).
13. Remove armature(15).
14. Pull off the yoke assembly, then remove armature,
washer and center bracket.(A) (13).

6D3–9 STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
22. Remove an E–ring(23) from the pinion shaft using a
flat blade screwdriver.
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23. Holding the pinion shaft, push pinion toward the
center bracket. and turn the pinion clockwise or
counterclockwise by one tooth of spline, then pull off
the pinion.
24. Remove thrust washer(24).
25. Remove center bracket
26. Remove pinion shaft.
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Inspection and Repair
Repair or replace necessary parts if extreme wear or
damage is found during inspection.
Armature
Measure the outer diameter of commutator, and replace
with a new one if it is out of the limit.
Standard: 33.0 mm (1.30 in)
Limit: 32.0 mm (1.26 in)
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Replace commutator if there is no continuity (i.e.,
disconnected).
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6D3–13 STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Measure inner diameter of bushing in the rear cover, and
replace if it exceeds the limit.
Standard: 12.50 mm to 12.527 mm (0.492 in to
0.4932 in)
Limit: 12.60 mm (0.4961 in)
065RS028Measure inner diameter of bushing in the center bracket
(P), and replace if it exceeds the limit.
Standard: 18.01 mm to 18.127 mm (0.7091 in to
0.7137 in)
Limit: 18.15 mm (0.7146 in)
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Reassembly
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points:
Grease application places
Bushing in rear cover and center bracket
Gears in reduction gear
Shift lever operating portion
Sliding portion of pinion
Plunger sliding portion of magnetic switch
Reassembling Yoke Assembly
Before reassembly, make sure that no metallic parts
attach to the yoke assembly. Because of strong magnetic
force, hold the yoke assembly and insert it slowly into the
armature.
To r q u e
Torque for each part (See Torque Specifications in
this section)
Pinion Jump–out Dimension
Connect the “+” cable of battery to terminal S and the “–”
cable to terminal M. Turn the switch on, and measure
pinion travel dimension in thrust direction from the
jump–out position.
In measuring the dimension, pull the pinion out a little in
the arrow direction.
Dimension(L): 0.05 mm to 1.5 mm (0.002 in to
0.06 in)
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6E–62
ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Injector Coil Test Procedure (Steps 1-6) and Injector Balance Test Procedure
(Steps 7-11)
StepActionVa l u e ( s )Ye sNo
1Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?
—Go to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
21. Turn the engine “OFF.”
NOTE: In order to prevent flooding of a single cylinder
and possible engine damage, relieve the fuel pressure
before performing the fuel injector coil test procedure.
2. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to
Test Description
Number 2.
3. Connect the 5-8840-2638-0 Fuel Injector Tester to
B+ and ground, and to the 5-8840-2619-0 Injector
Switch Box.
4. Connect the injector switch box to the grey fuel
injector harness connector located on the front of
the EVAP canister bracket.
5. Set the amperage supply selector switch on the fuel
injector tester to the “Coil Test” 0.5 amp position.
6. Connect the leads from the 5-8840-0285-0 Digital
Voltmeter (DVM) to the injector tester. Refer to the
illustrations associated with the test description.
7. Set the DVM to the tenths scale (0.0).
8. Observe the engine coolant temperature.
Is the engine coolant temperature within the specified
values?
10C (50F)
to 35
C
(95
F)Go to Step 3Go to Step 5
31. Set injector switch box injector #1.
2. Press the “Push to Start Test” button on the fuel
injector tester.
3. Observe the voltage reading on the DVM.
IMPORTANT:The voltage reading may rise during the
test.
4. Record the lowest voltage observed after the first
second of the test.
5. Set the injector switch box to the next injector and
repeat steps 2, 3, and 4.
Did any fuel injector have an erratic voltage reading
(large fluctuations in voltage that did not stabilize) or a
voltage reading outside of the specified values?
5.7-6.6 VGo to Step 4Go to Step 7
4Replace the faulty fuel injector(s). Refer to Fuel
Injector.
Is the action complete?—Go to Step 7—

6E–80
ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Circuit Description
The electronic Ignition system uses a coil-at-plug method
of spark distribution. In this type of ignition system, the
powertrain control module (PCM) triggers the correct
driver inside the ignition coil, which then triggers the
correct ignition coil based on the 58X signal received from
the crankshaft position sensor (CKP). The spark plug
connected to the coil fires when the ICM opens the ground
circuit for the coil’s primary circuit.
During crank, the PCM monitors the CKP 58X signal. The
CKP signal is used to determine which cylinder will fire
first. After the CKP 58X signal has been processed by the
PCM, it will command all six injectors to allow a priming
shot of fuel for all the cylinders. After the priming, the
injectors are left “OFF” during the next six 58X reference
pulses from the CKP. This allows each cylinder a chance
to use the fuel from the priming shot. During this waiting
period, a camshaft position (CMP) signal pulse will have
been received by the PCM. The CMP signal allows the
PCM to operate the injectors sequentially based on
camshaft position. If the camshaft position signal is not
present at start-up, the PCM will begin sequential fuel
delivery with a 1-in-6 chance that fuel delivery is correct.
The engine will run without a CMP signal, but will set a
DTC code.
Diagnostic Aids
An intermittent problem may be caused by a poor
connection, rubbed-through wire insulation or a wire
broken inside the insulation. Check for the following
items:
Poor connection or damaged harness – Inspect the
PCM harness and connectors for improper mating,
broken locks, improperly formed or damaged
terminals, poor terminal-to-wire connection, and
damaged harness.
Faulty engine coolant temperature sensor – Using
Tech 2, compare engine coolant temperature with
intake air temperature on a completely cool engine.
Engine coolant temperature should be within 10
C of
intake air temperature. If not, replace the ECT sensor.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart.
5. An obvious cause of low fuel pressure would be an
empty fuel tank.
6. The engine will easily start and run if a few injectors
are disabled. It is not necessary to test all injectors
at this time since this step is only a test to verify that
all of the injectors have not been disabled by fuel
contamination.
7. A blinking test light verifies that the PCM is
monitoring the 58X crankshaft reference signal and
is capable of activating the injectors. If there is an
open or shorted driver circuit, DTCs 201-206 should
be set.
19.By using a spark tester, each ignition coil’s ability to
produce 25,000 volts is verified.
25.If there is an open or shorted driver circuit, DTCs
201-206 should be set. All six injector driver circuits
can be checked at one time without removing the
intake manifold if a 5-8840-2636-0 test light is
available. This is the alternative procedure:
With the ignition “OFF,” disconnect the gray
connector located at the rear of the air filter, attached
to a bracket on the purge canister.
Connect test light 5-8840-2636-0 to the connector.
Do any of the light constantly illuminate or fail to blink
when the engine is cranked? If so, repair the short or
open circuit, or replace the PCM if indicated.
This procedure only tests the driver circuit as far as the
test connection, so step 31 is added to test the circuit all
the way to the injector.