1998 OPEL FRONTERA transmission

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6. Install the counter 5th gear bearing, counter 5th
gear and reverse block ring set to the counter
gear shaft, through the 5th reverse shift arm to the
5th reverse shift rod.
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7. Using installer 5–8840–2552–0 (J–42796) and a
press, install counter 5th gear spline piece.
NOTE:
Align the projection of the cone ring to the holes of the
5th gear spline piece.
Check that the gear rotates smoothly.
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8. Using thickness gauge, measure the counter 5th
gear thrust clearance.
Standard: 0.10 – 0.35mm (0.004 – 0.014 in)
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9. Select a snap ring that will allow minimum axial
play.
Mark
Thickness
A2.80 – 2.85 (0.110 – 0.112 in)
B2.85 – 2.90 (0.112 – 0.114 in)
C2.90 – 2.95 (0.114 – 0.116 in)
D2.95 – 3.00 (0.116 – 0.118 in)
E3.00 – 3.05 (0.118 – 0.120 in)
F3.05 – 3.10 (0.120 – 0.122 in)
G3.10 – 3.15 (0.122 – 0.124 in)
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10. Install the new snap ring.
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32. Install the shift arm bolts.
1. Install and torque the 2 shift arm bolts.
Torque: 20 Nꞏm (2.0 kgꞏm/14 lb ft)
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33. Install the shift arm slotted pin.
1. Using a pin punch and a hammer, drive in the
slotted pin to the shift arm.
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34. Install the transmission case.
1. Clean up the fitting surface.
2. Apply recommended liquid gasket (THREE
BOND 1281 or equivalent), as shown.
NOTE:
Don’t dry the liquid gasket.
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3. Stand the transmission by the wood blocks.
4. Using a plastic hammer, tap the transmission
case and attach it to the intermediate plate.
NOTE: Be careful not to add over force to bearing.
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5. Using a snap ring expander, install the front
bearing shaft snap ring (1) and counter gear shaft
bearing snap ring (2).
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6. Turn over the transmission.
35. Install the front cover.
1. Clean up the fitting surface.
2. Apply recommended liquid gasket (THREE
BOND 1281 or equivalent), as shown.NOTE:
Don’t dry the liquid gasket.
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3. Clean up and dry the bolts.
4. Apply thread sealant (THREE BOND 1344 or
equivalent) to the 8 bolts.
5. Using 8 bolts, install the front cover to the
transmission case.
Torque: 17 Nꞏm (1.7 kgꞏm/12 lb ft)
NOTE:
Tighten the all bolts evenly.
Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
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6. Check that the top gear shaft and mainshaft
rotate.
36. Install the transfer adapter.
1. Clean up the fitting surface.
2. Apply recommended liquid gasket (THREE
BOND 1281 or equivalent), as shown.
NOTE:
Don’t dry the liquid gasket.
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3. Using a plastic hammer, tap the transfer adapter
and attach it to the intermediate plate.
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4. Using 10 bolts, install the transfer adapter.
Torque: 37 Nꞏm (3.8 kgꞏm/27 lb ft)
NOTE:
Tighten the all bolts evenly.
Don’t damage the lip of the oil seal.
Install the wire clamp (9) to the transfer adapter.
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37. Install the gear control box.
1. Align the projection of the shift lever housing to
the shaft rod groove, and install the gear control
rod.
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2. Using a pin punch and hammer, drive in the
slotted spring pin (2) to the shift lever housing.
NOTE: Be carefull not to drop the slotted spring pin.
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3. Apply sealant (THREE BOND 1344 or
equivalent) to the plug (1) thread.
4. Using hexagon wrench, install and torque the
plug (1).
Torque: 18 Nꞏm (1.8 kgꞏm/13 lb ft)
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5. Clean up the bolts and bolt hole.
6. Using 6 bolts, install the gear control box through
the gasket.
Torque 18 Nꞏm (1.8 kgꞏm/13 lb ft)
(6VE1)
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(4JX1)
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38. Install clutch housing.
1. Install the clutch housing to the transmission
case.
Torque: 36 Nꞏm (3.7 kgꞏm/27 lb ft)
NOTE: Tighten the all bolts evenly.
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39. Install the switches.
1. Install the new gasket to the 1st and 2nd switch.
2. Install the 1st and 2nd switch assembly (8).
Torque: 39 Nꞏm (4.0 kgꞏm/29 lb ft)
3. Install the new gasket to the backup light switch.
4. Install the backup light switch assembly (6).
Torque: 44 Nꞏm (4.5 kgꞏm/33 lb ft)
5. Install the new gasket to the neutral switch.
6. Install the neutral switch (7) to the transfer
adapter (4JX1).
Torque: 37 Nꞏm (3.8 kgꞏm/27 lb ft)
(4JX1)
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40. Install the clutch release bearing (3) and clutch shift
fork (5).
1. Apply the clutch release grease.
1. Fitting surface of the cylinder push rod.
2. Fitting surface of the release bearing hub.
3. The hole of the fork split pin (4).
2. Apply the clutch release grease.
1. The spline surface of the top gear shaft.
3. Install the clutch shift fork (5).
4. Install the snap pin.
5. Install the clutch release bearing (3) to the clutch
shift fork (5).
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41. Install the drain plug and filler plug.
1. Install the drain plug (1) through the new gasket.
Torque: 37 Nꞏm (3.8 kgꞏm/27 lb ft)
2. Install the filler plug (2) through the new gasket.
Reference: Plug after the gear oil fill in.
Torque: 37 Nꞏm (3.8 kgꞏm/27 lb ft)
(6VE1)
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Main Data and Specifications
General Specifications
Transmission typeFully synchronized forward and reverse gears
Control methodDirect control with the gear shift lever on the floor
Gear ratio1st3.954
2nd2.330
3rd1.436
4th1.000
5th0.788
Rev3.918
Oil capacity lit (US qt)2.7 (2.86)
Type of lubricantEngine oil : Refer to the chart in “SECTION 0”