1998 OPEL FRONTERA clutch

7A–64 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)
F07RY00003
TIME LAG TEST
If the shift lever is shifted while the engine is idling, there will be
a cer tain time elapse or lag before the shock can be felt. This is
used for checking the condition of the forward clutch, direct
clutch, No. 3 brake, and No. 2 one-way clutch.
NOTE:
(1) Perform the test at normal operation fluid temperature
(50 – 80
C or 122 – 176F).
(2) Be sure to allow one minute interval between tests.
(3) Make three measurements and take the average value.
MEASURE TIME LAG
1) Fully apply the parking brake.
2) Start the engine.
Check idling speed (A/C OFF)
3) Shift the shift lever from "N" to "D" range. Using a stop
watch, measure the time it takes from shifting the lever until
the shock is felt.
4) In same manner, measure the time lag for "N"
"R".
EVALUATION
1) If "N" "D" time lag is longer than specified:
• Line pressure too low
• Forward clutch malfunction
• No. 2 one-way clutch not operating properly
2) If "N"
"R" time lag is longer than specified:
• Line pressure too low
• Direct clutch malfunction
• No. 3 brake malfunction
3) If both time lag is longer than specified:
• Line pressure too low"N" range 695 – 745 rpm
Time lag Less than 0.7 seconds
Time lag Less than 1.2 seconds

7A–94 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)
240RY00006
240RY00007
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244RY00003
Important operations
1. Converter housing
Remove the six bolts.
Remove the transmission housing.
2. Oil pan
NOTE:
Do not turn over the transmission as this will contaminate
the valve body with foreign materials in the bottom of the
pan.
Remove the nineteen bolts.
Remove pan by lifting the transmission case.
Seal cutter: 5-8840-2153-0 (J-37228)
Examine particles in pan
Remove the magnet and use it to collect any steel chips.
Look carefully at the chips and par ticles in the pan and on
the magnet to anticipate what type of wear you will find in
the transmission:
Steel (magnetic).....bearing, gear and clutch plate wear
Brass (non-magnetic)...bushing wear
3. Oil strainer assembly
Remove four bolts holding the oil strainer.
NOTE:
When reassembling components, install a new oil strainer
assembly.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE) 7A–97
DISASSEMBLY OF MAJOR COMPONENTS (3)
248L100001
Disassembly steps
1. Oil pump
2. Race
3. OD planetary gear and OD direct clutch
4. Race
5. OD planetary ring gear
6. Snap ring
7. Flange, plate and disc
8. Bearing and race
9. Snap ring
10. OD suppor t
11. Race
12. Snap ring
13. Second coast brake piston assembly
14. Direct clutch and forward clutch
15. E-ring and pin
16. Second coast brake band
17. Front planetary ring gear
18. Bearing and race
19. Race
20. Snap ring
21. Front planetary gear
22. Drum and one-way clutch
23 Snap ring
24. Flange, plate and disc
25. Snap ring
26. Rear planetary gear, second brake drum
and output shaft
27. Bearing

7A–98 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)
241RY00003
241RY00002
252L100001
252L100017
Important operations
1. Oil pump
Remove seven bolts fixing the oil pump to the transmission
case.
Remove the oil pump.
2. Race
Remove race from oil pump.
3. OD planetary gear and OD direct clutch
Remove the overdrive planetary gear and overdrive direct
clutch with thrust needle bearing from the transmission
case.
4. Race
Remove the race from OD planetary gear.

7A–102 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)
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12. Snap ring
Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
13. Second coast brake piston assembly
Applying compressed air to the oil hole, remove the second
coast brake piston assembly.
14. Direct clutch and forward clutch
Remove the direct clutch and forward clutch from the case.
15. E-ring and pin
Remove the E-ring from the pin.
Remove the pin from the brake band.

7A–104 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)
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248RY00013
20. Snap ring
Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
21. Front planetary gear
Remove the front planetary gear from the case.
22. Drum and one-way clutch
Remove sun gear input drum and one-way clutch.
Check pack clearance of second brake
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the
snap ring and flange as shown in the figure.
If the values are nonstandard, replace the discs.mm (in.)
Clearance0.62–1.98
(0.0244–0.0780)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE) 7A–107
DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION AND
REASSEMBLY OF MINOR COMPONENTS
The instructions here are organized so that you work on only
one component group at a time.
This will help avoid confusion from similar-looking parts of
different subassemblies being on your workbench at the same
time.
The component groups are inspected and repaired from the
converter housing side.
As much as possible, complete the inspection, repair and
reassembly before proceeding to the next component group. If
a component group cannot be reassembled because parts are
being ordered, be sure to keep all parts of that group in a
separate container while proceeding with disassembly,
inspection, repair and reassembly of other component groups.
Recommended ATF type BESCO ATF II or III.
GENERAL CLEANING NOTES:
1. All disassembled parts should be washed clean and any
fluid passages and holes blown through with compressed
air.
2. When using compressed air to dry parts, always aim away
from yourself to prevent accidentally spraying automatic
transmission fluid in your face.
3. The recommended automatic transmission fluid should be
used for cleaning.
PARTS ARRANGEMENT:
1. After cleaning, the par ts should be arranged in proper order
to allow performing inspection, repairs, and reassembly
with efficiency.
2. When disassembling a valve body, be sure to keep each
valve together with the corresponding spring.
3. New brakes and clutches that are to be used for
replacement must be soaked in transmission fluid for at
least thir ty before assembly.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
1. All oil seal rings, clutch discs, clutch plates, rotating parts,
and sliding surfaces should be coated with transmission
fluid prior to reassembly.
2. All gaskets and rubber O-rings should be replaced.
3. Make sure that ends of a snap ring are not aligned with one
of the cutouts and are installed in the groove correctly.
4. If a worn bushing is to be replaced, the subassembly
containing that bushing must be replaced.
5.Check thrust bearings and races for wear or damage.
Replace if necessary.
6. Use petroleum jelly or vaseline to keep par ts in place.

7A–114 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)
OD PLANETARY GEAR AND OD DIRECT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (C-0)
DISASSEMBLY
252L100002
Disassembly steps
1. OD direct clutch assembly
2. Thrust bearing
3. Snap ring
4. Flange, disc and plate
5. Snap ring
6. Piston retur n spring
7. OD direct clutch piston with O-ring
8. O-ring
9. Thrust bearing
10. Snap ring
11. Ring gear flange
12. Race
13. Snap ring
14. Retaining plate
15. OD one-way clutch
16. Thrust washer