1998 OPEL FRONTERA Workshop Manual

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A – 72 ENGINE MECHANICAL
7) Apply plastigage to the crankshaft journal unit as
shown in the illustration.
8) Install the main bearing caps. Apply engine oil to
the bolt threads and the seats. Tight

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual ENGINE MECHANICAL 6A – 73
Crankshaft inspection
Inspect the surface of the crankshaft journals and crank
pins for excessive wear and damage.
Inspect  the  oil  seal  fitting  surfaces  for  excessiv

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A – 74 ENGINE MECHANICAL
Crankshaft Bearing Bore Grade Mark Position
Crankshaft  bearing  bore  grade  marks 
1or 2are
stamped  on  the  rear  right  hand  side  of  the  cylinder
body.
Example:
No

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual ENGINE MECHANICAL 6A – 75
Main Bearing Crankshaft
Bore Diameter  mm(in) Main Journal Diameter  mm(in)Crankshaft Oil Clearance
Grade Inside Diameter Grade Outside DiameterBearing mm(in)
1 or - 69.927

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A – 76 ENGINE MECHANICAL
3. Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly
1) Apply  engine  oil  to  the  cylinder  bores,  the
connecting rod bearings and the crankshaft pins
and each piston ring and piston.

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual ENGINE MECHANICAL 6A – 77
8. Cylinder Block Rear Plate (A/T)
Align  the  rear  plate  with  the  cylinder  block  dowel
pins.
Tighten the rear plate to the specified torque.
Torque: 97 Nꞏm (9.9 kg

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 6A – 78 ENGINE MECHANICAL
2) Apply  liquid  gasket  (TB1207B  or  equivalent)
between  the  cylinder  block  and  the  crankcase
fitting surfaces.
3) Install the timing gear case to the cylinder bod

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 15. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
1) Set oil seal with special tool.
2) Install front oil seal to timing gear case cover.
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer: 5-8840-2061-0
3) Remove special tool and chec