Transfer box OPEL FRONTERA 1998 User Guide

8F–53 BODY STRUCTURE
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Order Of Removal/Installation Steps For Each Item
Removal Item
Removal ProcedureRemoval Step
Front console assem-
blyShift knob (M/T), Power & Winter SW (A/T), Transfer knob, Seat
heater/Miller SW conn. and 4 screws1, 2
Lower cluster assem-
bly3 screws, Ciger lighter conn. and Ashtray illumination conn.13
Glove box2 screws4
Instrument panel pas-
senger lower cover7 screws and 1 clip15
Passenger knee bol-
ster reinforcement4 nuts and 4 bolts16
Instrument panel driver
lower coverEngine hood opening fixing screw, 2 screws, 1 bolt, 1 clip and fasten-
ers at 4 positions13, 7
Driver knee bolster6 nuts13, 7, 8
Front defroster grilleClaws at 8 positions9
Instrument panel as-
sembly2 bolts (SRS adjust bracket cross beam), A/C control cable (Unit
side at 3 position), Instrument harness connector (Driver side 5 posi-
tion, assist side 3 position), SRS module conn., Radio antenna jack,
Earth cable, 9 bolts and 3 nuts110
Passenger inflator
module4 nuts (SRS moduleInstrument panel), 2 nuts 0 and 2 washers
(SRS module
support bracket) and 2 clips
16, 11
Instrument panel clus-
ter5 Screws, fastener at 4 position and each SW conn.13, 7, 12
Meter assembly4 screws and connectors13, 7, 12, 13
A/C control panel as-
sembly4 screws and connectors13, 7, 12, 14
Radio assembly2 screws13, 15
Vent duct assembly5 screws110, 16
Instrument harness as-
sembly4 screws, fasteners at 4 position, and clips at 7 position110, 17
Side defroster grille18
M/T = Manual Transmission
A/T = Automatic Transmission
SRS = Supplemental Restraint System
A/C = Air Conditioning

TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
4D1–11
Transfer Rear Cover Assembly (4WD Switch Model)
Transfer Rear Cover Assembly and Associated Parts
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Legend
(1) Speedometer Sensor, Speedometer Driven
Gear and Plate
(2) Front Companion Flange
(3) Rear Companion Flange(4) Control Box Assembly
(5) 2WD–4WD Actuator Heat Protector
(6) 2WD–4WD Actuator Assembly
(7) Transfer Rear Cover Assembly
(8) Transfer Case Assembly

4D1–12
TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
Removal
1. Remove the speedometer sensor.
2. Remove the plate.
3. Remove the speedometer driven gear bushing and
driven gear.
NOTE: Apply a reference mark to the driven gear bushing
before removal.
4. Remove the front companion flange and the rear
companion flange, using the flange companion holder
5–8840–0133–0 (J–8614–11) to remove the end
nuts.
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NOTE: Use a universal puller to remove the rear
companion flange.
5. Disconnect the actuator breather hose and the
transfer breather hose from the control box.
6. Remove the control box assembly.
7. Disconnect the actuator breather hose and remove
the 2WD–4WD actuator heat protector from the
2WD–4WD actuator assembly.
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8. Remove the 2WD–4WD actuator assembly bolts.
9. Pull the 2WD–4WD actuator assembly with
2WD–4WD shift rod.
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Legend
(1) Shift Rod: 2WD–4WD (Position: 2WD)
(2) 2WD–4WD Actuator Assembly
(3) Pull Cover
(4) Rear Cover Assembly
(5) Position: 4WD
(6) Mode: 2WD

4D1–14
TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
6. Join the rod grooves of 2WD–4WD actuator
assembly (12) and shift rod (11).
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Legend
(11) Shift Rod: 2WD–4WD (Position: 4WD)
(12) 2WD–4WD Actuator Assembly (Mode: 2WD)
(13) Rear Cover Assembly
7. Push the 2WD–4WD actuator assembly (12) with
2WD–4WD shift rod (11) till the shift rod (11) reaches
the 2WD position.
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Legend
(14) Position: 2WD
(15) Mode: 2WD
8. Tighten the 2WD–4WD actuator bolts to the specified
torque.
Torque: 19 Nꞏm (1.9kgꞏm/14 lb ft)
9. Install the actuator heat protector.
10. Connect the actuator breather hose to the actuator.11. Install the control box assembly.
Torque: 19 Nꞏm (1.9kgꞏm/14 lb ft)
12. Connect the breather hoses to the control box.
13. Install the rear companion flange and front
companion flange, using the companion flange holder
5–8840–0133–0 (J–8614–11) to tighten the flange
nuts to the transfer case.
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14. Tighten the new transfer flange nuts to the specified
torque.
To r q u e
Rear companion flange: 167 Nꞏm (17.0kgꞏm/123
lb ft)
Front companion flange: 137 Nꞏm (14.0kgꞏm/101
lb ft)
15. Use the punch 5–8840–2293–0 (J–39209) to stake
the rear companion flange nut at two spots.
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TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
4D1–19
Transfer Rear Cover Assembly (Except 4WD Switch Model)
Transfer Rear Cover Assembly and Associated Parts
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Legend
(1) Speedometer Sensor, Speedometer Driven
Gear and Plate
(2) Front Companion Flange(3) Rear Companion Flange
(4) Control Box Assembly
(5) Transfer Rear Cover Assembly
(6) Transfer Case Assembly

4D1–20
TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
Removal
1. Remove the speedometer sensor.
2. Remove the plate.
3. Remove the speedometer driven gear bushing and
driven gear.
NOTE: Apply a reference mark to the driven gear bushing
before removal.
4. Remove the front companion flange and the rear
companion flange, using the flange companion holder
5–8840–0133–0 (J–8614–11) to remove the end
nuts.
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NOTE: Use a universal puller to remove the rear
companion flange.
5. Disconnect the transfer breather hose from the
control box.
6. Remove the control box assembly.
7. Remove the transfer rear cover assembly from the
transfer case assembly.
Installation
1. Apply the recommended liquid gasket (LOCTITE
17430) or its equivalent to the transfer rear cover
fitting faces.
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2. Install the transfer rear cover assembly to the transfer
case assembly.
3. Perform the following steps before fitting the transfer
rear case:
1. Shift the high–low shift rod to the 4H side.
2. Turn the select rod counterclockwise so that the
select block projection may enter into the
2WD–4WD shift block.
3. The cut–away portion of the select rod head (9)
should align with that of the rear case hole’s
stopper (10).
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4. Tighten the transfer rear case bolts to the specified
torque.
Torque: 37 Nꞏm (3.8kgꞏm/27 lb ft)

TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
4D1–21
5. Install the control box assembly.
Torque: 19 Nꞏm (1.9kgꞏm/14 lb ft)
6. Connect the breather hoses to the control box.
7. Install the rear companion flange and front
companion flange, using the companion flange holder
5–8840–0133–0 (J–8614–11) to tighten the flange
nuts to the transfer case.
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8. Tighten the new transfer flange nuts to the specified
torque.
Torque
Rear companion flange: 167 Nꞏm (17.0kgꞏm/123
lb ft)
Front companion flange: 137 Nꞏm (14.0kgꞏm/101
lb ft)
9. Use the punch 5–8840–2293–0 (J–39209) to stake
the rear companion flange nut at two spots.
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10. Stake the front companion flange nut at one spot.
NOTE: Be sure to confirm that there is no crack at the
staked portion of the flange nut after staking.
11. Install the O–ring (8) to the speedometer driven gear
bushing (7).
12. Install the driven gear to the speedometer driven gear
bushing (7).
13. Install the speedometer driven gear assembly to the
transfer rear cover.
14. Install the plate (6) to the transfer rear case and
tighten to the specified torque.
Torque: 15 Nꞏm (1.5kgꞏm/11 lb ft)