Front ach OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Workshop Manual
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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).
1
J-33013-B
J-33026-1
J-33026
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2
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1. Perform oil return operation.
2. Discharge  and  recover  the  refrigerant  and  remove
the compressor.
3. Drain the compressor oil and measure the extracted
oil.
4. Check the compressor oil for contamination.
5. Adjust the oil level as required.
6. Evacuate,  charge  and  perform  the  oil  return
operation.
7. Check the system operation.
Contamination of Compressor Oil
Unlike  engine  oil,  no  cleaning  agent  is  added  to  the
compressor  oil.  Even  if  the  compressor  runs  for  a  long
period of time (approximately one season), the oil never
becomes  contaminated  as  long  as  there  is  nothing
wrong with the compressor or its method of use.
Inspect  the  extracted  oil  for  any  of  the  following
conditions:
The capacity of the oil has increased.
The oil has changed to red.
Foreign  substances,  metal  powder,  etc.,  are  present
in the oil.
If  any  of  these  conditions  exists,  the  compressor
oil  is  contaminated.  Whenever  contaminated
compressor  oil  is  discovered,  the  receiver/drier
must be replaced.
Oil Return Operation
There is close affinity between the oil and the
refrigerant.  During  normal  operation,  part  of  the  oil
recirculates  with  the  refrigerant  in  the  system.  When
checking  the  amount  of  oil  in  the  system,  or  replacing
any component of the system, the compressor must be
run  in  advance  for  oil  return  operation.  The  procedure
is as follows:
1. Open all the doors and the engine hood.
2. Start  the  engine  and  air  conditioning  switch  to  "ON"
and set the fan control knob at its highest position.
3. Run  the  compressor  for  more  than  20  minutes
between  800  and  1,000  rpm  in  order  to  operate  the
system.
4. Stop the engine.
Replacement of Component Parts
When  replacing  the  system  component  parts,  supply
the following amount of oil to the component parts to be
installed.
Compressor Leak Testing (External and
Internal)
Bench-Check Procedure
1. Install test plate J-39893 on rear head of compressor.
2. Using  Refrigerant  Recovery  System,  attach  center
hose  of  manifold  gage  set  on  charging  station  to  a
refrigerant drum standing in an upright drum.
3. Connect  charging  station  high  and  low  pressure
lines to corresponding fittings on test plate J-39893.
Suction  port  (low-side)  of  compressor  has  large
internal  opening.  Discharge  port  (high-side)  has
smaller  internal  opening  into  compressor  and
deeper recess.
4. Open  low  pressure  control,  high  pressure  control
and  refrigerant  control  on  charging  station  to  allow
refrigerant vapor to flow into compressor.
5. Using  a  leak  detector,  check  for  leaks  at  pressure
relief  valve,  rear  head  switch  location,  compressor
front  and  rear  head  seals,  center  cylinder  seal,
through  bolt  head  gaskets  and  compressor  shaft
seal.  After  checking,  shut  off  low  pressure  control
and high-pressure control on charging station.
6. If an external leak is present, perform the necessary
corrective  measures  and  recheck  for  leaks  to  make
certain the leak has been connected.
7. Recover the refrigerant.
8. Disconnect both hoses from the test plate J-39893.
9. Add  90  ml  (3  oz.)  new  PAG  lubricant  to  the
compressor  assembly.  Rotate  the  complete
compressor  assembly  (not  the  crankshaft  or  drive
plate  hub)  slowly  several  turns  to  distribute  oil  to  all
cylinder and piston areas.
10. Install  a  M9 
1.25  threaded  nut  on  the  compressor
crankshaft if the drive plate and clutch assembly are
not installed.
11. Using  a  box-end  wrench  or  socket  and  handle,
rotate  the  compressor  crankshaft  or  clutch  drive
plate  on  the  crankshaft  several  turns  to  insure
piston assembly to cylinder wall lubrication.
12. Using  Refrigerant  Recovery  System,  connect  the
charging  station  high-pressure  line  to  the  test  plate
J-39893 high-side connector.
13. Using  Refrigerant  Recovery  System,  connect  the
charging  station  low-pressure  line  to  the  low
pressure port of the test plate J-39893. Oil will drain
out of the compressor suction port if the compressor
is positioned with the suction port downward. (Component parts to be  (Amount of Oil)
installed)
Evaporator 50 cc (1.7 fl. oz.)
Condenser 30 cc (1.0 fl. oz.)
Receiver/dryer 30 cc (1.0 fl. oz.)
Refrigerant line (one  10 cc (0.3 fl. oz.)
piece)
(Amount of oil drained  (Charging amount of oil 
from used compressor) to new compressor)
more than 90 cc  same as drained amount
(3.0 fl.oz)
less than 90 cc (3.0 fl.oz) 90 cc (3.0 fl.oz) 
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DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 4A1–14
7. Record the pinion depth code on the head of the
drive pinion.
The number indicates a necessary change in the
pinion  mounting  distance.  A  plus  number  indi-
cates  the  need  for  a  greater  mounting  distance
(which can be achieved by decreasing the shim
thickness).  A  minus  number  indicates  the  need
for  a  smaller  mounting  distance  (which  can  be
achieved by increasing the shim thickness). If ex-
amination reveals pinion depth code “0”, the pin-
ion is “nominal”.
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4A1–17 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
NOTE: When  staking,  be  sure  to  turn  the  nut  to  insure
that there is no change in bearing preload. Make sure of
preload again as instructed in 3).
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Legend
(1) 1.3mm or less
12. Install adjust shim.
1. Attach  the  side  bearing  to  the  differential
assembly  without  shims.  Support  the  opposite
side using a pilot to prevent bearing damage.
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Legend
(1) Drive handle:5–8840–0007–0
(2) Installer:9–8522–1164–0
(3) Pilot:9–8521–1743–0
2. Insert the differential cage assembly with bearing
outer  races  into  the  side  bearing  bores  of  the
carrier.
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3. Using  two  sets  of  feeler  gauges,  insert  a  feeler
stock  of  sufficient  thickness  between  each
bearing  outer  race  and  the  carrier  to  remove  all
end play. Make certain the feeler stock is pushed
to the bottom of the bearing bores.
Mount  the  dial  indicator  5–8840–0126–0  on  the
carrier so that the indicator stem is at right angles
to a tooth on the ring gear.
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DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 4A1–18
4. Adjust  feeler  gauge  thickness  from  side  to  side
until ring gear backlash is in the specified range.
Backlash: 0.13–0.18 mm(0.005 –0.007 in)
425RS032With  zero  end  play  and  correct  backlash  estab-
lished, remove the feeler gauge packs, determine
the thickness of the shims required and add 0.05
mm (0.002 in) to each shim pack to provide side
bearing preload. Always use new shims.
5. Use  bearing  remover  5–8840–0013–0  and
5–8840–0014–0  and  pilot  9–8521–1743–0  to
remove side bearing.
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13. Install  the  side  bearings  together  with  the  selected
shims.
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Legend
(1) Drive Handle:5–8840–0007–0
(2) Installer: 9–8522–1164–0
(3) Pilot: 9–8521–1743–0
14. Install side bearing outer race.
15. Install differential cage assembly.
16. Install  bearing  cap  then  align  the  setting  marks(1)
applied at disassembly.
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DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 4A1–20
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18. Install differential assembly.
1. Clean  the  faces  of  the  front  axle  case  and
differential carrier.
Apply  Three  Bond  TB1215  or  equivalent  to  the
sealing side of the axle case and the carrier.
2. Attach the differential case and the carrier
assembly  to  the  front  axle  case  and  tighten  the
nuts and bolts.
To r q u e : 2 5 N ꞏm ( 2 . 5 k g ꞏm / 1 9 l b f t )
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3. Fill the axle case with hypoid gear lubricant, to just
below the filler hole.
Lubricant capacity: 1.4 liter(1.2 Imp qt/1.5 US qt)
19. Install damper.
1. Clean the faces and bolt thread hole of differential
carrier.
2. Install the bracket with new bolts.
3. Install the damper to the bracket with new bolts.
Torque: 25 Nꞏm (2.5kgꞏm/19 lb ft)
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DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD) 4B2–78
StepNo Ye s Action
15When the transfer lever is shifted to the high position and 4WD
switch shifted to 4WD position, is 0V observed on each VSV?
Go to Step 16
Repair the circuit
or replace the
VSV.
Go to Step 19
16When  the  transfer  lever  is  shifted  to  the  4L  position,  is  0V
observed on each VSV?
Go to Step 17
Repair the circuit
or replace the
VSV.
Go to Step 19
17Is the vacuum pressure supplied to the VSV?
Go to Step 18
Repair the
vacuum system.
Go to Step 19
18Can the single AXLE switch enable and disable the continuity?
Repair the shift
on the fly system
(refer to Section
4C “Front Axle”.
Go to Step 19
Replace the
AXLE switch
(refer to Section
4C “Drive Shaft
System” of
Chassis Repair
Manual).
Go to Step 19
19Check that all the parts are mounted.
Is this step complete?Repeat the
“Diagnosis Flow”.
Return to Step 19 
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4B2–81 DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD)
StepNo Ye s Action
16When  the  transfer  lever  is  shifted  to  the  4L  position,  is  0V
observed on each VSV?
Go to Step 17
Repair the circuit
or replace the
VSV.
Go to Step 19
17Is the vacuum pressure supplied to the VSV?
Go to Step 18
Repair the
vacuum system.
Go to Step 19
18Can the single AXLE switch enable and disable the continuity?
Repair the shift
on the fly system
Refer to Section
4C “Front Axle”.
Go to Step 19
Replace the
AXLE switch
Refer to Section
4C “Drive Shaft
System”.
Go to Step 19
19Check that all the parts are mounted.
Is this step complete?Repeat the
“Diagnosis Flow”.
Return to Step 19 
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4C–12
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
5. Apply  grease  (NLGI  No.2  or  equivalent)  to  the  lip
portion,  then  install  oil seal  by  using  installer
5–8840–2120–0 and grip 5–8840–0007–0.
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6. Install ABS sensor ring, then tighten the bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 18 Nꞏm (1.8 kgꞏm/13 lb ft)
7. Install hub and disc assembly.
Apply grease in the hub.
Apply  wheel  bearing  type  grease  NLGI  No.  2  or
equivalent to the outer and inner bearing.
Grease Amount
Hub: 35 g (1.23 oz)
Outer bearing: 10 g (0.35 oz)
Inner bearing: 15 g (0.53 oz)
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Legend
(1) Inner Bearing
(2) Hub
(3) Outer Bearing
8. Install  hub  nut.  Turn  the  place  where  there  is  a
chamfer  in  the  tapped  hole  to  the  outer  side,  then
attach  the  nut  by  using  front  hub  nut  wrench
5–8840–2117–0.
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Preload Adjustment
1. Tighten the hub nut to 29  Nꞏm (3.0 kgꞏm/22 lb ft),
then fully loosen the nut.
2. Tighten  the  hub  nut  to  the  value  given  below,
using a spring scale on the wheel pin.
New bearing and New oil seal
Bearing Preload: 20 – 25 N (2.0–2.5 kg/4.4 –
5.5 lb)
Used bearing and New oil seal
Bearing Preload: 12 – 18 N (1.2–1.8 kg/2.6 –
4.0 lb)
If  the  measured  bearing  preload  is  outside  the
specifications, adjust it by loosening or tightening the
bearing nut.
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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  applied  to  each  propeller
shaft before removal.
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