1998 OPEL FRONTERA Workshop Manual

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–15 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
3. Remove bolt.
Before removal, shift transfer lever into “2H” position,
set free wheeling hub knob into “FREE” position (1),
and run the vehicle about 50m (160 ft).

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–16
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion  or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
Check the foll

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–17 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
11. Install follower to clutch so that follower nails (large)
(1)  will  come  closer  to  the bent  portion  of  retaining
spring  by  aligning  follower  stopper  nail  wi

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–18
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
17. Install oil seal by using installer  5–8840–2120–0 and
grip 5–8840–0007–0.
Apply  grease  (NLGI  No.2  or  equivalent)  to  the  lip
portion.
411RW008
18. In

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–19 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
21. Install  lock  washer  and  lock  screw  in  the  following
manner.
Turn  the  side  with  larger  diameter  of  the  tapered
bore  to  the  vehicle  outer  side,  and

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–20
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Main Data and Specifications
Torque Specifications
E04RW022

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–21 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Special Tools
ILLUSTRATIONTOOL NO.
TOOL NAME
5–8840–2117–0
(J–36827)
Wrench; Hub nut
5–8840–2119–0
(J–36829)
Installer; Inner bearing
5–8840–2118–0
(J

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–22
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Front Drive Shaft Joint
Front Drive Shaft Joints Replace-
ment
Refer to Front Drive Axle Assembly Replacement in
this  section,  and  refer  to  Front  Hub  and  Disc  in
Su