1998 OPEL FRONTERA Workshop Manual

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A–41
ENGINE MECHANICAL
3. Remove  oil  strainer  fixing  bolts,  remove  oil  strainer
assembly with O-ring.
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Legend
(1) Oil Pump
(2) Oil Strainer
(3) Oil Gallery
(4) From Oil Filter
(5) To

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A–42
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Crankshaft and Main Bearings
Removal
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Legend
(1) Engine Assembly
(2) Crankshaft Pulley
(3) Timing Belt Cover
(4) Timing Belt
(5) Crankcase with Oil Pan
(6) Oil Pipe
(

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A–43
ENGINE MECHANICAL
6. Remove oil pump assembly.
Refer  to  removal  procedure  for  Oil  Pump  in  this
manual.
7. Remove cylinder body side bolts.
8. Remove oil gallery.
9. Remove flywheel.
10

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A–44
ENGINE MECHANICAL
The  oil  seal  retainer  must  be  installed  within  5
minutes after sealant application before the sealant
hardens.
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Legend
(1) Around Bolt Holes
(2) Around Dowel

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A–45
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Apply  sealant  (TB1207B  or  equivalent)  to  the  oil
pump mounting surface.
The  oil pump  assembly  must  be  installed  within 5
minutes after sealant application before

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A–46
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Tighten fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque : 25 Nꞏm (2.5 Kgꞏm/18 lb ft)
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13. Install timing belt.
Refer to installation procedure for Timing Be

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A–47
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Rear Oil Seal
Removal
1. Remove transmission assembly.
Refer  to  removal  procedure  for  Transmission
section in this manual.
2. Remove flywheel.
3. Remove rear oil seal us

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A–48
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Engine Assembly
Removal
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1. Disconnect battery ground and positive cable.
2. Remove battery.
3. Make alignment mark on the engine hood and hinges
before removal in or