1998 OPEL FRONTERA Workshop Manual

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–43 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Play in Universal Joint
Limit: Less  than 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
401RS010
Constant Velocity Joint
NOTE: LJ  and  BJ  constant  velocity  joints  are
unremovable types. Check the

Page 4250 of 6000

OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–44
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
401RW047
Front Axle Flange Run-out
1. Set  a  dial  gage  at  right  angle  near  the  outer
circumference  of  the  flange  face  and  check  the
run-out of the flange face

Page 4251 of 6000

OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–45 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Universal Joint Reassembly
1. Install  spider  to  flange  yoke.  Be  sure  to  install  the
spider  by  aligning  the  setting  marks  made  during
disassembly.
2. Apply  a

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–46
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Reassembly (Except TOD 44)
401RW057
Legend
(1) Sleeve Yoke(2) Seal
(3) Tube Assembly
1. Discard used seal and install new one.
2. Align the alignment marks and install tube

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–47 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Main Data and Specifications
General Specifications
Engine6VE1 (3.5L)6VD1 (3.2L)4JX1 (3.0L)4JG2 (3.1L)
Transmission
M/TA/T
A/T
with
TOD
M/TA/T
A/T
with
TOD
M/TA/TM/TA/T
Cons

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–48
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Rear Propeller Shaft
General Description
Since the propeller shaft is balanced carefully, welding or
any other modifications are not permitted.Alignment  marks  should  be

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–49 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Removal
1. Jack  up  the  vehicle  and  support  it  on  the  chassis
stands.
2. Gear shift lever should be placed in neutral position
and parking brake released.
NOTE: Appl

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–50
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Disassembly
401RW057
Legend
(1) Sleeve Yoke(2) Seal
(3) Tube Assembly
1. Apply  alignment  marks  (1)  on  the  sleeve  yoke  and
tube assembly then remove sleeve yoke.
401R