1998 OPEL FRONTERA Workshop Manual

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6D3–18STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Charging System
General Description
The  IC  integral  regulator  charging  system  and  its  main
components are connected as shown in the illustration.
The regul

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6D3–19 STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Generator
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Move drive belt tensioner to loose side using wrench
then remove drive belt (1).
3. Disconnect the wire f

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6D3–20STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Disassembled View
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Legend
(1) Pulley Nut
(2) Pulley
(3) Front Cover Assembly
(4) Rotor Assembly
(5) Rear End Cover(6) Rectifier
(7) Terminal Insulator and

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6D3–21 STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Disassembly
1. Terminal insulator and nut(2).
2. Remove three nuts(1) on the rear cover and a nut on
terminal  B  and  insulator,  then  remove  the  rear
cover(3

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6D3–22STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
6. Secure  the  pulley  directly  in  the  vise  between  two
copper plates, and remove the nut and pulley.
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7. Remove  four  nuts(8)  that  secure  the  f

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6D3–23 STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Inspection and Repair
Repair  or  replace  necessary  parts  if  extreme  wear  or
damage is found during inspection.
Rotor Assembly
1. Check  the  rotor  slip  r

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6D3–24STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Stator Coil
1. Measure resistance between respective phases.
2. Measure  insulation  resistance  between  stator  coil
and core with a mega–ohmmeter.
If less tha

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6D3–25 STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
1. Using  a  press  with  a  socket  wrench  attached,
reassemble rotor and rear end cover assembly in the
front cover.
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2. Install pulley on the rotor.
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