1998 OPEL FRONTERA rack

Inspection and Repair
Drive Plate
If the frictional surface shows signs of damage due to
excessive heat, the drive plate and pulley should be
replaced.
Pulley Assembly
Check the appearance of the pulley assembly. If the
frictional surface of the pulley shows signs of excessive
grooving due to slippage, both the pulley and drive
plate should be replaced. The frictional surfaces of the
pulley assembly should be cleaned with a suitable
solvent before reinstallation.
Coil
Check coil for loose connector or cracked insulation.
Installation
1. Install field coil.
Align the located portion (1) of the field coil and
compressor.
Tighten the mounting screw to the specified torque.
Torque: 5Nꞏm (44 lb in)
2. Connect the lead wire connector with the rubber
hold and tighten the screw.3. Install pulley assembly by using pulley installer
J-33940-A (2) and drive handle J-8092 (1).
4. Install snap ring.
5. Install shim(s).
6. Install the drive plate to the compressor drive shaft
together with the original shim(s)(1). Press the drive
plate by hand.
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10. Remove front cylinder head.
11. Remove o-ring.
Alternately tap the projections on the
circumference of th front cylinder head with a
screwdriver and a plastic hammer to remove the
front cylinder head.
12. Remove gasket.
13. Remove front valve plate.
14. Remove front suction valve.
NOTE
Check the front valve plate for scratching and
bending.
Check the front valve plate and the front
cylinder head for nicks and burrs on the
sealing surface.
Buff or replace the valve plate and cylinder
head if nicks and burrs are present.
Check that the front valve plate passage is free
from obstructions.
Check the front valve plate and the cylinder
head for cracks.
Replace the valve plate and cylinder head if
cracks are present.15. Remove rear cylinder head.
16. Remove o-ring.Alternately tap the projections on the
circumference of the rear cylinder head with a
screwdriver and a plastic hammer to remove the
rear cylinder head.
17. Remove gasket.
18. Remove rear valve plate.
19. Remove rear suction valve.
20. Remove cylinder and shaft assembly.
NOTE
Check the rear valve plate for scratching and
bending.
Check the rear valve plate and the rear
cylinder head for nicks and burrs on the
sealing surface.
Buff or replace the valve plate and cylinder
head if nicks and burrs are present.
Check that the rear valve plate passage is free
from obstructions.
Check the rear valve plate and the cylinder
head for cracks.
Replace the valve plate and cylinder head if
cracks are present.
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HD6 TYPE COMPRESSOR
Metric Thread Size Information
Compressor to mounting bracket bolts (Front)
M10
1.5 – 6H
Compressor to mounting bracket bolts (Rear)
M8
1.25 – 6H
Suction-discharge port screw
M10
1.5 – 6HCompressor shaft
M9
1.25 – 6H
Internal hub-clutch drive assembly
M22
1.5 – 6H
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH PLATE AND HUB
ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Clamp the holding fixture J-33026 in a vise and
attach compressor to holding fixture with thumb
screws J-33026-1.
2. With center screw forcing tip in place to thrust
against the end of the shaft, thread the Clutch Plate
and Hub Assembly Installer-Remover J-33013-B into
the hub. Hold the body of the remover with a wrench
and turn the center screw into the remover body to
remove the clutch plate and hub assembly (1).
CAUTION: Do not drive or pound on the clutch hub
or shaft. Internal damage to compressor may
result. The forcing tip on J-33013-B remover-
installer center screw must be flat or the end of the
shaft/axial plate assembly will be damaged.
3. Remove the shaft key and retain for reassembly.
Installation
1. Install the shaft key into the hub key groove. Allow
the key to project approximately 3.2 mm (1/8 in) out
of the keyway. The shaft key is curved slightly to
provide an interference fit in the hub key groove.2. Be sure the frictional surface of the clutch plate and
the clutch rotor (2) are clean before installing the
clutch plate and hub assembly (1).
3. Align the shaft key (4) with the shaft keyway (3) and
place the clutch plate and the hub assembly onto
the compressor shaft.
4. Remove the forcing tip on J-33013-B clutch plate
and hub assembly installer-remover center screw
and reverse the body direction on the center screw,
as shown in Figure.
5. Install the clutch plate and hub installer-remover J-
33013-B with bearing as shown in Figure.
The body of the J-33013-B installer-remover should
be backed off sufficiently to allow the center screw to
be threaded onto the end of the compressor shaft.
6. Hold the center screw with a wrench. Tighten the
hex portion of the installer-remover J-33013-B body
to press the hub onto the shaft. Tighten the body
several turns, remove the installer and check to see
that the shaft key is still in place in the keyway
before installing the clutch plate and hub
assembly to its finial position.The air gap (2)
between frictional surfaces of the clutch plate and
clutch rotor should be 0.50–0.76 mm (.020–.030 in).
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COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL
Service Precaution
When replacing the shaft seal assembly, pressure relief
valve or control switches, it will be necessary to recover
the refrigerant. Other than clutch repair procedures, the
same holds true for any disassembly of the compressor.
A clean workbench covered with a sheet of clean
paper, and a place (clean trays, etc) for all parts being
removed and replaced is important, as is the use of
proper clean service tools.
CAUTION: Any attempt to use makeshift or
inadequate service tools or equipment may result
in damage and/or improper compressor operation.
All parts required for servicing the internal compressor
are protected by a preservative process and packaged
in a manner which will eliminate the necessity of
cleaning, washing or flushing of the parts. The parts
can be used in the internal assembly just as they are
removed from the service package. Seals and
protective packaging should be left intact until just
prior to installation.
If the compressor rear head, front head or cylinder and
shaft assembly is to be serviced or replaced, the oil in
the compressor must be drained, measured, recorded
and replaced.
Legend
(1) Suction Port
(2) Discharge Port
(3) Mounting Boss
(4) Mounting Boss
(5) Pressure Relief Valve
(6) Mounting Boss
Seal Leak Detection
A shaft seal should not be changed because of small
amounts of oil found on an adjacent surface but only
after actual refrigerant leakage is found using an
approved leak detector.
CAUTION: Handling and care of seal protector is
important. If seal protector is nicked or the bottom
flared, the new seal may be damaged during
installation.
Removal
1. Recover the refrigerant using Refrigerant Recovery
System.
2. Loosen and reposition compressor in mounting
brackets, if necessary.
3. Remove clutch plate and hub assembly from
compressor as described previously.
4. Remove the shaft seal retainer ring, using snap ring
pliers.
5. Thoroughly clean inside of compressor neck area
surrounding the shaft, the exposed portion of the
seal, the retainer ring groove and the shaft itself.
Any dirt or foreign material getting into compressor
may cause damage.
6. Fully engage the knurled tangs of Seal Remover-
Installer J-23128-A into the recessed portion of the
Seal (1) by turning the handle clockwise. Remove
the Seal from the compressor with a rotary-pulling
motion.
Discard the seal. The handle must be hand-
tightened securely. Do not use a wrench or pliers.
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6. Remove any excess oil resulting from installing the
new seal parts from the shaft and inside the
compressor neck.
7. Install the clutch plate and hub assembly as
described previously.8. Reinstall compressor belt and tighten bracket.
9. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system.
COMPRESSOR PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
Removal
1. Recover the refrigerant using Refrigerant Recovery
System.
2. Remove old pressure relief valve.
Installation
1. Clean valve seat area on rear head.2. Lubricate O-ring of new pressure relief valve and
O-ring assembly with new 525 viscosity refrigerant
oil. Install new valve and torque in place, 9.0 Nꞏm
(6.1 ft lbs)
3. Evacuate and recharge the system.
4. Leak test system.
COMPRESSOR OIL
Compressor Oil Check
The oil used to lubricate the compressor is circulating
with the refrigerant.
Whenever replacing any component of the system or a
large amount of gas leakage occurs, add oil to maintain
the original amount of oil.
Checking and Adjusting Oil Quantity for
Used Compressor
1. Perform oil return operation. Refer to Oil Return
Operation in this section.
2. Discharge and recover refrigerant and remove the
compressor.
3. Drain the compressor oil and measure the extracted
oil with a measuring cylinder.
4. If the amount of oil drained is much less than 90 cc
(3.0 fl. oz.), some refrigerant may have leaked out.
Conduct a leak tests on the connections of each
system, and if necessary, repair or replace faulty
parts.
5. Check the compressor oil contamination. (Refer to
Contamination of Compressor Oil in this section.)
6. Adjust the oil level following the next procedure
below.7. Install the compressor, then evacuate, charge and
perform the oil return operation.
8. Check system operation.
When it is impossible to preform oil return
operation, the compressor oil should be checked in
the following order:
1. Discharge and recover refrigerant and remove the
compressor.
2. Drain the compressor oil and measure the extracted
oil with a measuring cylinder.
3. Check the oil for contamination.
4. If more than 90 cc (3.0 fl. oz.) of oil is extracted from
the compressor, supply the same amount of oil to
the compressor to be installed. If the amount of oil
extracted is less than 90 cc (3.0 fl. oz.), recheck the
compressor oil in the following order:
5. Supply 90 cc (3.0 fl. oz.) of oil to the compressor
and install it onto the vehicle.
6. Evacuate and recharge with the proper amount of
refrigerant.
7. Perform the oil return operation.
8. Remove the compressor and recheck the amount of
oil.
9. Adjust the compressor oil, if necessary.
Checking and Adjusting for Compressor
Replacement
The oil is not charged in compressor (service parts). So
it is necessary to charge the proper amount of oil to the
new compressor. (Oil Capacity)
Capacity total in system 150 cc (5.0 fl.oz)
Compressor (Service 150 cc (5.0 fl.oz)
parts) charging amount
(Collected Amount) (Charging Amount)
more than 90 cc same as collected
(3.0 fl.oz) amount
less than 90 cc (3.0 fl.oz) 90 cc (3.0 fl.oz)
(Collected Amount) (Charging Amount)
more than 90 cc same as collected
(3.0 fl.oz) amount
less than 90 cc (3.0 fl.oz) 90 cc (3.0 fl.oz)

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 4A1–2
Front Drive Axle
Diagnosis
ConditionPossible causeCorrection
Oil Leak At Front AxleWorn or defective oil seal.Replace the oil seal.
Front axle housing cracked.Repair or replace.
Oil Leak At Pinion ShaftToo much gear oil.Correct the oil level.
Oil seal worn or defective.Replace the oil seal.
Pinion flange loose or damaged.Tighten or replace.
Noises In Front Axle Drive Shaft
JointBroken or worn drive shaft joints and
bellows (BJ and DOJ).Replace the drive shaft joints and
bellows.
“Clank” When Accelerating From
“Coast”Loose drive shaft joint to output shaft
bolts.Tighten.
Damaged inner drive shaft joint.Replace.
Shudder or Vibration During
Acceleration
Excessive drive shaft joint angle.Repair.
AccelerationWorn or damaged drive shaft joints.Replace.
Sticking spider assembly (inner drive
shaft joint).Lubricate or replace.
Sticking joint assembly (outer drive
shaft joint).Lubricate or replace.
Vibration At Highway SpeedsOut of balance or out of round tires.Balance or replace.
Front end out of alignment.Align.
Noises in Front AxleInsufficient gear oil.Replenish the gear oil.
Wrong or poor grade gear oil.Replace the gear oil.
Drive pinion to ring gear backlash
incorrect.Adjust the backlash.
Worn or chipped ring gear, pinion
gear or side gear.Replace the ring gear, pinion gear or
side gear.
Pinion shaft bearing worn.Replace the pinion shaft bearing.
Wheel bearing worn.Replace the wheel bearing.
Differential bearing loose or worn.Tighten or replace.
Wanders and PullsWheel bearing preload too tight.Adjust the wheel bearing preload.
Incorrect front alignment.Adjust the front alignment.
Steering linkage loose or worn.Tighten or replace.
Steering gear out of adjustment.Adjust or replace the steering gear.
Tire worn or improperly inflated.Adjust the inflation or replace.
Front or rear suspension parts loose
or broken.Tighten or replace.
Front Wheel ShimmyWheel bearing worn or improperly
adjusted.Adjust or replace.
Incorrect front alignment.Adjust the front alignment.
Worn ball joint or bush.Replace the ball joint or bush.
Steering linkage loose or worn.Tighten or replace.
Steering gear out of adjustment.Tighten or replace.
Tire worn or improperly inflated.Replace or adjust the inflation.
Shock absorber worn.Replace the shock absorber.

4A1–7 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
16. Remove mounting bolt and nut.
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17. Remove washer and spacer.
18. Remove the mounting bracket fixing bolt.
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19. Lower the vehicle and disconnect the RH front drive
shaft assembly, then remove the front axle case
assembly and front drive shaft assembly (LH).
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20. Remove front drive shaft assembly (RH).
Installation
1. Install front drive shaft assembly (RH) and lay the
assembly on the lower arm.
2. Install front axle case assembly and front drive shaft
assembly (LH) and place the axle case on the jack,
connect to the front drive shaft assembly (RH) before
installing to the vehicle.
3. Install bolt and tighten the mounting bracket fixing bolt
to the specified torque.
Torque: 116 Nꞏm (11.8kgꞏm/85 lb ft)
4. Install washer and spacer.

4A1–9 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
Differential Assembly
Disassembled View
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Legend
(1) Differential Assembly
(2) Flange Nut
(3) Flange
(4) Dust Cover
(5) Oil Seal
(6) Outer Bearing
(7) Outer Bearing Outer Race
(8) Damper
(9) Bracket
(10) Differential Carrier
(11) Bearing Cap(12) Bolt
(13) Inner Bearing Outer Race
(14) Collapsible Spacer
(15) Pinion Gear
(16) Inner Bearing
(17) Adjust Shim
(18) Diff Cage Assembly
(19) Side Bearing Outer Race
(20) Side Bearing
(21) Adjust Shim
(22) Bolt
(23) Axle Case
Disassembly
1. Remove differential carrier fixing bolt.2. Remove differential assembly.