1998 OPEL FRONTERA Workshop Manual

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4A2A–22
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4. Remove the cross pin, using a soft metal rod and a
hammer.
425RS043
5. Remove pinion gear.
6. Remove side gear.
7. Remove thrust washer.
Inspection and Repair
Ma

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Clearance between the side gear and the
differential box:
Standard: 0.05–0.12 mm (0.002–0.005 in)
Limit: 0.15 mm(0.006 in)
425RS046
Legend
(1) Side Gear
(2) Dif

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Thickness of thrust washers available:
0.80 mm, 0.90 mm, 1.00 mm 1.10 mm, 1.20 mm,
1.30 mm (0.031 in, 0.035 in, 0.039 in,0.043 in,
0.047 in, 0.051 in)
425RS050
5. I

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Limited Slip Differential
Disassembled View
425RS053
Legend
(1) Screw
(2) Differential cage A
(3) Thrust washer
(4) Spring disc
(5) Spring disc
(6) Friction plate
(

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Disassembly
1. Using special tool, 5–8840–2381–0, grip it with a vice,
and set the differential.
425RS054
2. Gradually and evenly loosen the 4 fixing screws o

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Pressure ring
425RS057
Legend
(3) Sliding surface with the friction disc. When
nicks or scratches are found, polish with an oil
stone and repair on a level block us

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(7) Fitting section with the case.
(8) Face contacting the inner surface of the
differential case.
Repair burrs and nicks using an oil stone.
(9) Sliding sur

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Measure  the  length  between  the  plates  over  the
V–groove. (D)
425RS065
3. After  measuring  dimensions  A,B,C  and  D,  make
adjustment in the following man