1998 OPEL FRONTERA Workshop Manual

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–27 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
412RS019
412RS020
Legend
(1) Outer Case
(2) Circlip
(3) Open Ends
18. Install  bellows.  Adjust  the  air  pressure  within  the
bellows  by  inserting  a  screwdriver  or

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–28
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Shift On The Fly System
Shift On The Fly System and Associated Parts
412RW004
Legend
(1) Filler Plug
(2) Bolt
(3) Oil Seal
(4) Snap Ring(External)
(5) Inner Shaft Bearing
(6

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–29 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
7. Remove snap ring from front axle case by using snap
ring pliers.
412RW017
8. Take out inner shaft from front axle case.
9. Remove snap ring from inner shaft by using snap

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–30
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Inspection and Repair
Inspect  the  removed  parts.  If  there  are  abnormalities
such  as  wear  and  damage,  take  corrective  action  or
replace.
Visual Check
1. Check

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–31 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Sleeve Condition
Check and see that there is no wear, damage, or cracking
in the sleeve.
NOTE: Close inspection of the groove and inner gear are
required because those are i

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–32
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Actuator
Check and see that there is no damage, cracking, or other
abnormality.
Functional Check
412RW021
412RW013
412RW007Disconnect  the  shift  position  switch  and  mak

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–33 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
412RS037
Reassembly
1. Install the new oil seal which has been immersed in
differential  gear  oil,  by  using  an  oil  seal  installer
5–8840–2407–0 and grip 5–884

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–34
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
NOTE: Be careful not to damage seal.
6. Install snap ring (internal) in the groove of front axle
case.
NOTE: Be sure to install the snap ring properly.
412RW017
7. Apply  di