1998 OPEL FRONTERA Workshop Manual

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–47 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Main Data and Specifications
General Specifications
Engine6VE1 (3.5L)6VD1 (3.2L)4JX1 (3.0L)4JG2 (3.1L)
Transmission
M/TA/T
A/T
with
TOD
M/TA/T
A/T
with
TOD
M/TA/TM/TA/T
Cons

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–48
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Rear 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–49 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Removal
1. Jack  up  the  vehicle  and  support  it  on  the  chassis
stands.
2. Gear shift lever should be placed in neutral position
and parking brake released.
NOTE: Appl

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–50
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Disassembly
401RW057
Legend
(1) Sleeve Yoke(2) Seal
(3) Tube Assembly
1. Apply  alignment  marks  (1)  on  the  sleeve  yoke  and
tube assembly then remove sleeve yoke.
401R

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–51 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Universal Joint Disassembly
401RW054
Legend
(1) Flange Yoke
(2) Spider with Grease Fitting(3) Snap Ring
(4) Needle Roller Bearing
(5) Grease Fitting
1. Apply  alignment  mar

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–52
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
3. Make  sure  of  proper  position  for  reinstallation  by
applying  setting  marks,  then  remove  spider  with
grease fitting.
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary corre

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–53 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Play in Universal Joint
Limit: Less  than 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
401RS010
Universal Joint Reassembly
1. Install  spider  to  flange  yoke.  Be  sure  to  install  the
spider  by

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OPEL FRONTERA 1998  Workshop Manual 4C–54
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Reassembly
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 assembly
to slee