1998 OPEL FRONTERA Workshop Manual

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–19 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
21. Install  lock  washer  and  lock  screw  in  the  following
manner.
Turn  the  side  with  larger  diameter  of  the  tapered
bore  to  the  vehicle  outer  side,  and

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–20
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Main Data and Specifications
Torque Specifications
E04RW022

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–21 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Special Tools
ILLUSTRATIONTOOL NO.
TOOL NAME
5–8840–2117–0
(J–36827)
Wrench; Hub nut
5–8840–2119–0
(J–36829)
Installer; Inner bearing
5–8840–2118–0
(J

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–22
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Front Drive Shaft Joint
Front Drive Shaft Joints Replace-
ment
Refer to Front Drive Axle Assembly Replacement in
this  section,  and  refer  to  Front  Hub  and  Disc  in
Su

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–23 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Front Axle Drive Shaft
Front Axle Drive Shaft and Associated Parts
This illustration is based on the model equipped with shift on the fly system.
412RW003
Legend
(1) Axle Ca

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–24
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Disassembly
NOTE: For  the  left  side,  follow  the  same  steps  as  right
side.
1. Raise  the  hooked  end  of  the  band  (1)  with  a
screwdriver or equivalent.
412RS00

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–25 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
8. Using  snap  ring  pliers,  remove  the  snap  ring  (1)
fastening the ball retainer to the center shaft.
412RS013
9. Remove ball retainer, ball guide and bellows.
10. Ra

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–26
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Reassembly
1. Install DOJ case to bracket.
2. Install oil seal  and fix snap ring.
3. Install bearing and fix snap ring.
4. Install bracket to axle case. Tighten the bracket