oil OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Workshop Manual
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE) 7A–45
• Changes solenoid output pattern as following figure
The shift theory at shift solenoid failure
At failure decision
Executes  following  items  in  addition  to  above  control
items at failure detection.
•Turns Solenoid power supply OFF
•Blinks "CHECK TRANS" lamp
•Stores the failure information in failure-memory
*Prohibits  failure  detection  of  S1,  S2,  SL,  STH,
Selector position switch, and Oil temp. sensor.
Conditions of turning "CHECK TRANS" off: 
Turns  "CHECK  TRANS"  lamp  off  after  ignition  is  turned
ON
 OFF ON.
Reversion conditions from fail-safe:
At failure detection
When  a  normal  judgment  is  obtained  by  rechecking
during shifting.
At failure decision
Recovers  at  the  same  time  as  the  conditions  of
turning “CHECK TRANS” lamp off are satisfied.
Test description:
The following numbers correspond to circled numbers on
the diagnostic char t.
(1) With  the  key  "ON",  the  voltage  between  the  TCM
terminals (C78-4) and (C78-15 or 19) is 8 to 16V.
(2) When  the  driving  wheels  revolve  with  the  3rd  speed
gear, the voltage is 1 V or less.
(3) The  solenoid  resistance  is  within  the  range  of  11  to
15
.
Diagnostic aids:
In  case  of  faulty  connection,  open  or  shor ted  circuit  to
the  TCM  terminal  (C78-4),  DTC  P0753  is  displayed.  A
intermittent failure may be caused by a poor connection,
rubbed through wire insulation or a wire broke inside the
insulation.Shift 
lever 
Po s i t i o nNormal S1 failure S2 filure S1 and S2 failure
Gear S1 S2 Gear S1 S2 Gear S1 S2 Gear S1 S2
D1
3
1
O/D 2O/D3
O/DO/D
213
1
3 2O/D3
L1313
2O/D 
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7A–48 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)
DTC P0758 (FLASHING CODE 32) SOLENOID 2 FAILURE (S2)
D07RY00047Circuit description:
The  solenoid  S2  changes  the  hydraulic  route  with  the
signals from the TCM according to the vehicle speed and
the throttle opening to control shifting. When the solenoid
S1  or  S2  fails,  the  hydraulic  circuit  is  mechanically
operated as a backup.
Fail-safe control:
The  TCM  controls  fail-safe  by  detecting  S1,  S2  shift
solenoid failure.
Failure detection:
GND SHORT detection
• When SHORT detection continues for 0.3 sec.
• When SHORT failure detection continues 8 times.
Open detection
• When OPEN detection continues for 0.5 sec.
• When OPEN failure detection continues 8 times.
Contents of control:
At failure detection
• Lock-up control inhibit
• Up hill and down hill control inhibit
• Squat control inhibit
• Changes  solenoid  output  pattern  as  "The  shift  theory
at shift solenoid failure". (See DTC P0753)
At failure decision
Executes following items in addition to above control
items at failure detection.
• Turns Solenoid power supply OFF
• Blinks "CHECK TRANS" lamp
• Stores the failure information in failure-memory
*Prohibits  failure  detection  of  S1,  S2,  SL,  STH,Selector position switch, and Oil temperature sensor.
Conditions of turning "CHECK TRANS" off: 
Turns  "CHECK  TRANS"  lamp  off  after  ignition  is  turned
ON
 OFF ON.
Reversion conditions from fail-safe:
At failure detection
When  a  normal  judgment  is  obtained  by  rechecking
during shifting.
At failure decision
Recovers  at  the  same  time  as  the  conditions  of
turning “CHECK TRANS” lamp off are satisfied.
Test description:
The following numbers correspond to circled numbers on
the diagnostic char t.
1 With  the  key "ON",  the  voltage  between  the  TCM
terminals (C78-3) or (C78-15 or 19) is 1V or less.
2 When  the  driving  wheels  revolve  with  the  2nd
speed gear, the voltage is 8 to 16V.
3 The  resistance  of  the  solenoid  is  in  the  range  of
11 to 15
.
Diagnostic aids:
In case of faulty connection, open or shor ted circuit to the
TCM  terminal  (C78-3),  DTC  P0758  is  displayed.  A
intermittent failure may be caused by a poor connection,
rubbed  through  wire  insulation  or  a  wire  broken  inside
the insulation. 
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE) 7A–65
F07RY00004
HYDRAULIC TEST
PREPARATION
1) Warm up the transmission fluid.
2) Remove the transmission case test plug and mount the
hydraulic pressure gauge.
Oil pressure gauge: 5-8840-0093-0
NOTE:  
Perform the  test at normal  operating fluid  temperature (50
– 80
C or 122 – 176F).
MEASURE LINE PRESSURE
1) Fully apply the parking brake and chock the four wheels.
2) Start the engine and check idling rpm.
3) Shift into "D" range, step down strongly on the brake pedal
with  your  left  foot  and,  while  manipulating  the  accelerator
pedal with  the right  foot, measure the line pressures at the
engine speeds specified in the table.
4) In the same manner, perform the test in "R" range.
EVALUATION
1) If  the  measured  values  at  all  ranges  are  higher  than
specified.
• Pressure control solenoid defective.
• Primary regulator valve defective.
2) If  the  measured  values  at  all  ranges  are  lower  than
specified.
• Primary regulator valve defective.
• Oil pump defective.
• Pressure control solenoid defective.
3) If pressure is low in "D" range only:
• "D" range circuit fluid leakage.
4) If pressure is low in "R" range only:
• "R" range circuit fluid leakage. Engine 
speedLine pressure kPa (kg/cm
2/psi)
"D" range "R" range
Idling 358 – 417
(3.6–4.3 / 51–61)588 – 686
(6.0–7.0 / 85–100)
Stall 1,176 – 1,323
(12.0–13.5 / 171–192)1,607 – 1,940
(16.4–19.8 / 233–282) 
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7A–72 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)
TCM STANDARD VOLTAGE
Check circuitTe r m i n a l
Measuring condition Voltage (V)
+-
Throttle position sensorC79-6 C79-28Throttle fully opened (WOT) 3.47 
 4.56
Throttle fully closed (idling) 0.25 
 0.45
C79-19 C79-18 Key switch ON 4.75 
 5.25
Output revolution sensor C79-4 C79-16 Engine idling in gear 0 
 3
Input revolution sensor C79-5 C79-17 Engine idling 0 
 3
Speed meter sensor C79-7C78-15 
or -19Vehicle speed 10 
 20 km/h Less than 1.4 
 about 5
Brake switch C78-18C78-15 
or -19Depress brake 7 
 16
Release brake Less than 1
O/D OFF switch C79-3C78-15 
or -19O/D OFF switch ON (O/D OFF) 7 
 16
O/D OFF switch OFF (O/D ON) Less than 1
Neutral start switch
C79-2C78-15
or -19Selector “P” range 7 
 16
(P) Selector all ranges except “P” Less than 1
Neutral start switch
C79-1C78-15
or -19Selector “R” range 7 
 16
(R) Selector all ranges except “R” Less than 1
Neutral start switch
C79-9C78-15 
or -19Selector “N” range 7 
 16
(N) Selector all ranges except “N” Less than 1
Neutral start switch
C79-8C78-15
or -19Selector “D” range 7 
 16
(D) Selector all ranges except “D” Less than 1
Neutral start switch
C79-21C78-15 
or -19Selector “2” range 7 
 16
(2) Selector all ranges except “2” Less than 1
Neutral start switch
C79-20C78-15 
or -19Selector “L” range 7 
 16
(L) Selector all ranges except “L” Less than 1
Engine revolution signal C79-15C78-15 
or -19Engine idling Less than 1.4 
 9  16
Diagnosis terminal C79-24C78-15 
or -19Self-diagnosis ON
0 
 1.5
Power pattern switch C79-23C78-15 
or -19Power pattern switch OFF (NORMAL) 8 
 16
Power pattern switch ON (POWER) Less than 1.4
Winter select switch C79-13C78-15 
or -19Switch OFF 8 
 16
Switch ON Less than 1.4
Electrical source (Battery) C78-13C78-15
or -19—
9 
 16
Electrical source (Ignition) C78-20C78-15
or -19Key switch ON
9 
 16
Oil temperature warning lamp C79-11C78-15
or -19Oil temperature warning lamp ON Less than 1
Oil temperature warning lamp OFF 8 
 16
“CHECK TRANS lamp” C79-10C78-15
or -19“CHECK TRANS” lamp ON Less than 1
“CHECK TRANS” lamp OFF 8 
 16
Power lamp C79-22C78-15
or -19Power lamp ON Less than 1
Powe r  l a m p  O F F 8 
 16 
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE) 7A–73
Check circuitTe r m i n a l
Measuring condition Voltage (V)
+-
Winter lamp C79-12C78-15 
or -19Winter lamp ON Less than 1
Winter lamp OFF 8 
 16
Solenoid S1 C78-4C78-15 
or -19OFF (3rd or O/D) Less than 1
ON (1st or 2nd) 8
 16
Solenoid S2 C78-3C78-15 
or -19OFF (1st or O/D) Less than 1
ON (2nd or 3rd) 8 
 16
Lock up solenoid SL C78-12C78-15 
or -19OFF (Lock up OFF) Less than 1
ON (Lock up ON) 8 
 16
Pressure control solenoid C78-11 C78-8At throttle pressure changing Less than 
1 
 8-16
Oil temperature sensor C79-18 C79-27ATF temperature 20
C4.70
ATF temperature 80
C3.65
Tech 2 diagnosis terminal 
(J1850)C78-6C78-15 
or -19On diagnosis communication 0-1.5 
6.25-8.0
Throttle position sensor 
(ground)C79-19C78-15 
or -19Key switch ON
-0.1 
 0.1 
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE) 7A–75
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
  242RX00001
TRANSIMISSION  FLUID  LEVEL  AND
CONDITION
Park vehicle on level ground and set parking brake.
With  the  engine  idling,  move  the  shift  lever  through  all
positions from "P" to "L", then return to position "P".
Check  to  see  If  the  level  of  fluid  comes  to  "HOT"  range
of about 80
C (176F) on the dipstick gauge.
If  the  level  of  fluid  is  too  low,  replenish  to  bring  it  to
maximum level in "HOT" range.
Inspection of fluid condition
If the ATF is black or smells burnt, replace it.
ATF REPLACEMENT
NOTE:
Do not overfill.
1) Remove the drain plug from oil pan and drain the
fluid.
2) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
3) With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the filler
tube.
4) Star t  the  engine  and  shift  the  selector  into  all
position from "P" through "L", and then shift into "P".
5) With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid
up to the "COLD" level on the dipstick.
6) The  ATF  level  must  be  checked  again  for  correct
level with the "HOT" level.
NOTE:
To prevent fluid leaks, the drain plug gasket must be
replaced each time this plug is removed.
Tr a n s m i s s i o n
Drain and refill 5.2 L
Dry fill 8.7 L
Fluid BESCO ATF III 
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7A–78 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)
F07RY00019
225RY00001
220RY00001
244RX00001
PATTERN SELECT SWITCH INSPECTION
Inspect that there is continuity between each terminals.
OVERDRIVE OFF SWITCH INSPECTION
Inspect that there is continuity between terminals 2 and 4.
SOLENOID INSPECTION
1. Resistance check
• Using an ohmmeter, check the resistance between each
terminals (S1/S2/SL) and body.
• Using  an  ohmmeter,  check  the  resistance  between
terminals (STH) and (STHG).
 
NOTE:  
If  the  pressure  contorl  solenoid  resistance  is  not  within
specification, replace the valve body assembly.
2. Operation Check
Check the solenoid operation by blowing into an oil hole as
shown in the figure.
Solenoid S1 and S2 (Normal close type)
Solenoid S1, S2 and Lock-up 
solenoid resistance11 - 15(20C)
12 - 16 
(40C)
Pressure control solenoid 
resistance5 - 5.6
(20C)
5.4 - 6.1 
(40C)
When battery terminal is 
disconnectedNo air leaks
When battery terminal is 
connectedAir passes through 
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE) 7A–81
256RW014
256RW015
INSTALLATION
To  install,  follow  the  removal  steps  in  the  reverse  order,  noting
the following points;
Adjustment of select lever and control rod
1) Place the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:  
If the vehicle is not on a level surface, the shift select cable
set position will vary  with the movement of the engine. To
prevent  possible  misadjustment  of  the  cable,  the  vehicle
must be placed on a level surface.
2) Install  the  shift  control  rod  (1)  to  the  transfmission  select
lever (2), and then place the lever in the "N" position.
3) Set select lever in the "N" position.
4) Push  select  lever  forward  and  secure  it  (using  a  rubber
band  (3),  etc.)  so  that  pin  comes  into  contact  with  the  wall
of detent plate.
5) Install the shift control rod (1) to the selector lever arm (4).
NOTE:  
Do not apply to threaded portions.
6) After  adjustment,  operate  select  lever  on  a  trial  basis  to
makes  sure  of  its  smooth  operation  and  no  abnormal
indication in each position.
Adjustment of shift lock cable
1) Set ignition key in "LOCK" position and selector lever in "P"
position.
2) Adjust  cable  screw  cap  on  selector  lever  side  to  provide  a
gap  (slack  for  cable)  of  1–2mm  between  rod  on  steering
lock side and stopper.
Adjust cap as follows:
a.  Pull  screw  cap  (1)  in  arrow  direction  to  put  off  slack  of
inner cable.
b.  With  cable  kept  as  (a),  adjust  gap  between  nut  (2)  and
bracket to 5mm (0.2in).
c. Lock inner cable by tur ning nut (3) while holding nut (2) in
place.
NOTE:  
Clean the rod threads and do not apply oil to the threaded
portions.Nꞏm(kgꞏm / lbꞏft)
Nut torque 32 (3.3/24)
Nꞏm(kgꞏcm / lbꞏin)
Lock nut torque 3.7 (38/33) 
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE) 7A–83
826RY00005
826RY00006
249RY00011
249RY00012
TRANSMISSION  CONTROL  MODULE
(TCM)
REMOVAL
Preparation:
Disconnect negative (–) battery cable.
1. Disconnect the TCM harness connectors.
2. Remove fixing nuts (3 pieces) and TCM from the bracket.
INSTALLATION
To install, follow the removal steps in reverse order.
SHIFT SOLENOID AND LOCK-UP 
SOLENOID
REMOVAL
Preparation:
• Disconnect negative (–) battery cable.
• Remove the rear sound cover.
• Drain the fluid.
Refer to
 "ATF REPLACEMENT" in this section.
1. Remove the nineteen bolts and oil pan.
2. Remove the oil strainer assembly.
3. Disconnect  the  solenoid  wiring  connectors  from  the  shift
solenoid S1(1), S2(2) and lock-up solenoid (3).
4. Remove each retaining bolts and solenoids.
INSTALLATION
To  install,  follow  the  removal  steps  in  reverse  order  noting  the
following point;
Tprque Nꞏm (kgꞏcm/lbꞏin)
Solenoid S1, S2 bolt 7 (70/61)
Lock-up solenoid bolt 10 (100/87) 
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7A–84 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)
VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY AND PRESSERE CONTOROL SOLENOID
244RY00009
  244RY00003
REMOVAL
Preparation:
• Disconnect negative (–) battery cable.
• Remove the rear sound cover.
• Drain the fluid.
Refer to
 "ATF REPLACEMENT" in this section.
1. Remove the nineteen bolts and oil pan.
2. Remove the oil strainer assembly.
3. Disconnect  the  soleniod  wiring  connectors from  the
solenoids.
4. Remove the twenty botls from the valve body.
5. Remove  the  valve  body  assembly  and  pressure
control solenoid.
• When  removing  valve  body  assembly  from  the
transmission case, loosen the solenoid clamp bolt
and  remove  the  pressure  control  solenoid  from
the upper valve body assembly.
Also  disconnect  the  harness  connector  from  the
pressure control solenoid.