1998 OPEL FRONTERA Workshop Manual

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–31 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Sleeve Condition
Check and see that there is no wear, damage, or cracking
in the sleeve.
NOTE: Close inspection of the groove and inner gear are
required because those are i

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–32
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Actuator
Check and see that there is no damage, cracking, or other
abnormality.
Functional Check
412RW021
412RW013
412RW007Disconnect  the  shift  position  switch  and  mak

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–33 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
412RS037
Reassembly
1. Install the new oil seal which has been immersed in
differential  gear  oil,  by  using  an  oil  seal  installer
5–8840–2407–0 and grip 5–884

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–34
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NOTE: Be careful not to damage seal.
6. Install snap ring (internal) in the groove of front axle
case.
NOTE: Be sure to install the snap ring properly.
412RW017
7. Apply  di

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–35 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Main Data and Specifications
General Specifications
Front drive axle oil capacity1.4 liter (1.23 Imp qt/1.48 US qt)(Differential)
0.12 liter (0.10 Imp qt/0.13 US qt)(Actuato

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–36
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Special Tools
ILLUSTRATIONTOOL NO.
TOOL NAME
5–8840–2309–0
(J–39378)
Remover and Installer;
Front Axle mount
bushing
5–8840–2197–0
(J–37452)
Remover and Inst

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–37 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Front Propeller Shaft
General Description
Since the propeller shaft is balanced carefully, welding or
any other modifications are not permitted.Alignment  marks  should  be

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–38
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Front Propeller Shaft and Associated Parts
401RW058
Legend
(1) Bolt, Nut and Washer (Front Axle Side)
(2) Front Propeller Shaft
(3) Bolt, Nut and Washer (Transfer Side)(4) F