1998 OPEL FRONTERA Workshop Manual

Page 705 of 6000

OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–39 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
401RW053
401RW052
4. Remove bolt, nut and washer (Front axle side).
5. Remove bolt, nut and washer (Transfer side).
6. Remove front propeller shaft.
NOTE: If equipped with t

Page 706 of 6000

OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–40
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Disassembly (Except TOD 44)
401RW057
Legend
(1) Sleeve Yoke(2) Seal
(3) Tube Assembly
1. Apply  alignment  marks  (1)  on  the  sleeve  yoke  and
tube assembly then remove s

Page 707 of 6000

OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–41 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Universal Joint Disassembly
401RW055
Legend
(1) Flange Yoke
(2) Spider(3) Snap Ring
(4) Needle Roller Bearing
(5) Grease Fitting
1. Apply  alignment  marks  (1)  on  the  yo

Page 708 of 6000

OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–42
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
3. Make  sure  of  proper  position  for  reinstallation  by
applying setting marks, then remove spider .
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacemen

Page 709 of 6000

OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–43 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Play in Universal Joint
Limit: Less  than 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
401RS010
Constant Velocity Joint
NOTE: LJ  and  BJ  constant  velocity  joints  are
unremovable types. Check the

Page 710 of 6000

OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–44
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
401RW047
Front Axle Flange Run-out
1. Set  a  dial  gage  at  right  angle  near  the  outer
circumference  of  the  flange  face  and  check  the
run-out of the flange face

Page 711 of 6000

OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–45 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Universal Joint Reassembly
1. Install  spider  to  flange  yoke.  Be  sure  to  install  the
spider  by  aligning  the  setting  marks  made  during
disassembly.
2. Apply  a

Page 712 of 6000

OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–46
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Reassembly (Except TOD 44)
401RW057
Legend
(1) Sleeve Yoke(2) Seal
(3) Tube Assembly
1. Discard used seal and install new one.
2. Align the alignment marks and install tube