1998 OPEL FRONTERA Workshop Manual

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4D1–28
TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
Inspection and Repair
Refer to “TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY” in this section
for inspection and repair.
Reassembly
1. Place the shift block (15) in the transfer c

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14. Engage the 2WD–4WD sleeve with the 4WD side and
install the spring pin (3).
262RW022
15. Install the spring pin and bridge (2).
16. Install the detent ball

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Transfer Case Assembly
Disassembled View
226RW132
Legend
(1) Transfer Case (with oil seal)
(2) Bearing Snap Ring
(3) Front Output Gear Assembly
(4) Ball Bearing

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Disassembly
1. Use a pair of snap ring pliers to remove the snap ring
(42).
2. Use a bearing remover 5–8840–2155–0 ( J–37217)
and puller 5–8840–2027

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10. Remove the bearing collar (36).
226RS071
11. Remove the ball (35).
12. Remove the plate (34).
13. Use  a  bench  press  and  the  ball  bearing  remover
5–

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NOTE: Do not reuse the stopper plate. (Shift On The Fly
model)
24. Disassemble  the  2WD–4WD  clutch  hub  and  sleeve
assembly.
Springs (1) (Shift On The Fly

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TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
2. If the measured value exceeds the specified limit, the
gear must be replaced.
Gear inside diameter
Standard : 48.000–48.013 mm (1.8898–1.8903 in)
Limit :

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Limit : 3.0 mm (0.118 in)
226RS037
2WD–4WD 3–Cone Synchronizer (Shift On
The Fly model)
1. Use  a  thickness  gauge  to  measure  the  clearance
between the