1998 OPEL FRONTERA Workshop Manual

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4A2A–8
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 220mm)
Axle Shaft Run–out
Limit: 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
420RS009
Axle Shaft Flange Run–out
Limit: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
420RS010
Oil Seal Replacement
Remove the oil seal carefu

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 220mm)
4A2A–9
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 to

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4A2A–10
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 220mm)
3. Remove flange nut and washer by using pinion flange
holder  5–8840–2157–0  after  raising  up  its  staked
parts completely.
415RW028
4. Remove flange.
5.

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 220mm)
4A2A–11
Differential Assembly
Differential Assembly and Associated Parts
425RW055
Legend
(1) Bolt and Nut
(2) Axle Shaft Assembly(3) Parking Brake Cable
(4) Differential As

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4A2A–12
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 220mm)
Installation
1. Clean the contact surfaces of the axle and differential
carrier.  As shown in the drawing, apply Three Bond
TB1215  or  equivalent  then  install  d

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 220mm)
4A2A–13
Disassembled View
415RW035
Legend
(1) Bolt 
(2) Bearing Cap
(3) Side Bearing 
(4) Adjust Shim
(5) Diff Cage Assembly
(6) Side Bearing Outer Race
(7) Pinion Gear
(8)

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4A2A–14
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 220mm)
Disassembly
1. Using  holding  fixture  5–8840–0275–0  and  holding
fixture  base  5–8840–0003–0,  fix  the  differential
assembly to the bench.
425RW04

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 220mm)
4A2A–15
11. Remove the drive pinion assembly using a soft metal
rod and a hammer.
425RW056
12. Remove collapsible spacer.
13. Remove  the  inner  bearing  using  a  separat