1998 OPEL FRONTERA Workshop Manual

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4A2B–10DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 244mm)
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 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 244mm)
4A2B–11
3. Remove flange nut and washer by using pinion flange
holder  5–8840–0133–0  after  raising  up  its  staked
parts completely.
415RW040
4. Remove flange.
5.

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4A2B–12DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 244mm)
Differential Assembly
Differential Assembly and Associated Parts
425RY00016
Legend
(1) Bolt and Nut
(2) Axle Shaft Assembly(3) Parking Brake Cable
(4) Differential A

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 244mm)
4A2B–13
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 4A2B–14DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 244mm)
Disassembled View
415RY00002
Legend
(1) Flange Nut and Washer
(2) Flange
(3) Oil Seal
(4) Outer Bearing
(5) Outer Bearing Outer Race
(6) Diff Carrier
(7) Bearing Cap

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 244mm)
4A2B–15
Disassembly
1. Using  holding  fixture  5–8840–2029–0  and  holding
fixture  base  5–8840–0003–0,  fix  the  differential
assembly to the bench.
425RW05

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4A2B–16DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 244mm)
8. Removed flange assembly.
9. Remove the drive pinion assembly using a soft metal
rod and a hammer.
425RY005
10. Remove collapsible spacer.
11. Remove  the  inner

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 244mm)
4A2B–17
Reassembly
1. Install  outer  bearing  outer  race  by  using  installer
5–8840–2689–0 and grip 5–8840–0007–0.
425RY00014
2. Install  inner  bearing  ou