1998 OPEL FRONTERA Workshop Manual

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–23 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Front Axle Drive Shaft
Front Axle Drive Shaft and Associated Parts
This illustration is based on the model equipped with shift on the fly system.
412RW003
Legend
(1) Axle Ca

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–24
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Disassembly
NOTE: For  the  left  side,  follow  the  same  steps  as  right
side.
1. Raise  the  hooked  end  of  the  band  (1)  with  a
screwdriver or equivalent.
412RS00

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–25 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
8. Using  snap  ring  pliers,  remove  the  snap  ring  (1)
fastening the ball retainer to the center shaft.
412RS013
9. Remove ball retainer, ball guide and bellows.
10. Ra

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–26
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Reassembly
1. Install DOJ case to bracket.
2. Install oil seal  and fix snap ring.
3. Install bearing and fix snap ring.
4. Install bracket to axle case. Tighten the bracket

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–27 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
412RS019
412RS020
Legend
(1) Outer Case
(2) Circlip
(3) Open Ends
18. Install  bellows.  Adjust  the  air  pressure  within  the
bellows  by  inserting  a  screwdriver  or

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–28
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Shift On The Fly System
Shift On The Fly System and Associated Parts
412RW004
Legend
(1) Filler Plug
(2) Bolt
(3) Oil Seal
(4) Snap Ring(External)
(5) Inner Shaft Bearing
(6

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–29 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
7. Remove snap ring from front axle case by using snap
ring pliers.
412RW017
8. Take out inner shaft from front axle case.
9. Remove snap ring from inner shaft by using snap

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–30
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Inspection and Repair
Inspect  the  removed  parts.  If  there  are  abnormalities
such  as  wear  and  damage,  take  corrective  action  or
replace.
Visual Check
1. Check