brake OPEL FRONTERA 1998 User Guide

DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 244mm)
4A2B–5
8. Disconnect the ABS connectors (1) and remove the
brackets (2) (if so equipped) attached to the frame
and center link.
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9. Loosen the brake tube flare nut, remove the clip and
take out the brake tube.
10. Remove the shock absorber fixing nut from the axle
housing.
11. Remove the stabilizer linkage mounting nut from the
axle housing.
12. Remove the lateral rod fixing nut from the axle
housing.
13. Remove the center link mounting bolt and nut from
the axle housing.
14. Remove the trailing link fixing bolt and nut from the
axle housing.
15. Jack down and remove the coil spring and insulator.
16. Axle housing assembly can be separated from the
vehicle on completion of steps 1 – 11.
17. Remove the brake caliper fixing bolt (3), loosen the
flare nut (1), release the clip (2) and take out the brake
caliper together with the flexible hose.
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18. Remove brake disc.
19. Remove antilock brake system speed sensor fixing
bolt and the clip and bracket (if so equipped) on the
axle housing.
20. Remove the brake pipe clip and fixing bolt on the axle
housing and take out the brake pipe.
21. Remove the bearing holder fixing nut and take out the
axle shaft assembly, be sure not to damage the oil
seal by the spline of the shaft, Refer to Axle Shaft in
this section.
22. Remove differential assembly, refer to Differential
Assembly in this section.
Oil Seal Replacement
Remove the oil seal, carefully not to damage the housing,
and mount new oil seal using oil seal installer
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Installation
1. Install differential assembly, refer to Differential
Assembly in this section.
2. Install axle shaft assembly then tighten the bearing
holder mounting nut to the specified torque. Be sure
not to damage the oil seal by the spline of the shaft.
Torque: 74Nꞏm (7.5kgꞏm/54 lb ft)
3. Install brake pipe.
4. Connect antilock brake system (ABS) speed sensor
and harness (if so equipped), refer to Anti–Lock
Brake System in Brake section.
5. Install brake disc.
6. Install brake caliper. Refer to Disk Brakes in Brake
section.
7. Install axle housing assembly.
8. Install coil spring and insulator.
9. Install the trailing link fixing bolt and nut to the axle
housing. For the procedures in items 9–13, refer to
Suspension section.
10. Install the center link bolt and nut to the axle housing.

4A2B–6DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 244mm)
11. Install the lateral rod fixing nut to the axle housing.
12. Install the stabilizer linkage mounting nut to the axle
housing.
13. Install the shock absorber fixing nut to the axle
housing.
14. Install brake tube flare nut, Refer to Disk Brakes in
Brake section.15. Install ABS connector and bracket (if so equipped).
16. Connect breather hose.
17. Install parking brake cable, Refer to Parking Brakes in
Brake section.
18. Bleed brakes. Refer to Hydraulic Brakes in Brake
section.
Pinion Oil Seal
Pinion Oil Seal and Associated Parts
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Legend
(1) Flange Nut and Washer
(2) Flange(3) Oil Seal
(4) Outer Bearing
(5) Collapsible Spacer
Removal
1.Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear
Propeller Shaft in this section.
2. Drain the rear axle oil.

4A2B–8DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 244mm)
Differential Assembly
Differential Assembly and Associated Parts
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Legend
(1) Bolt and Nut
(2) Axle Shaft Assembly(3) Parking Brake Cable
(4) Differential Assembly
(5) Nut
Removal
1. Jack up and support the frame with stands.
2. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Wheel in
Steering section.
3. Drain the differential oil.
4. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller
Shaft in this section.
5. Remove the ABS speed sensor. Refer to Anti–lock
Brake System in Brakes section.6. Remove the parking brake cable fastening clip and
disconnect the equalizer section. Refer to Parking
Brakes in Brake section.
7. Remove the bearing holder fixing nuts.
8. Remove axle shaft assembly, be sure not to damage
the oil seal by axle shaft.
9. Remove differential carrier mounting bolts and nuts.
10. Remove differential assembly.

DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 244mm)
4A2B–9
Installation
1. Clean the contact surfaces of the axle and differential
carrier. As shown in the drawing, apply Three Bond
TB1215 or equivalent then install differential
assembly.
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2. Install bolt and nut. Tighten the differential carrier
mounting bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
Torque:Nuts 44Nꞏm (4.5kgꞏm/33 lb ft)
Bolts 64Nꞏm (6.5kgꞏm/47 lb ft)
3. Install axle shaft assembly. Be sure not to damage
the oil seal by axle shaft.
4. Install nut, refer to Axle Shaft in this section.
5. Install parking brake cable, refer to Parking Brakes in
Brake section.
NOTE: After completing the assembling work, fill the
prescribed gear oil to the filler hole.
Lubricant capacity: 3.0 liter (2.6 Imp qt/3.2
US qt)
6. Tighten the oil filler plug to the specified torque.
Torque: 78Nꞏm (8.0kgꞏm/58 lb ft)

4B1–2
DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (SHIFT ON THE FLY)
Shift on the Fly System (Lever Type)
Outline of Shift on the Fly System
(Lever Type)
The shift on the fly system (Lever type) switches between
2 wheel drive (2WD) and 4 wheel drive (4WD) by driver’s
shifting the transfer control lever on the floor.
This system controls below operations.
1. Connecting front wheels to, and disconnecting them
from, the front axles by vacuum actuator.
2. Indicator on instrument panel.
3. 4WD signal to Electronic Hydraulic Control Unit for
brake system (If anti–lock brake system is equipped).

4B1–7 DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (SHIFT ON THE FLY)
Shift on the Fly System (Push Button Type)
Outline of Shift on the Fly System (Push Button Type)
The shift on the fly system switches between 2 wheel
drive (2WD) and 4 wheel drive (4WD) electrically by
driver’s pressing the 4WD switch (push button type) on
instrument panel.
This system controls below operations. (Shifting between
“4H” and “4L” must be performed by transfer control lever
on the floor.)
1. Shifting the transfer front output gear (Connecting to,
and disconnecting from, front propeller shaft by motor
actuator).2. Retrial of shifting the transfer front output gear.
3. Connecting front wheels to, and disconnecting them
from, the front axles by vacuum actuator.
4. Indicator on instrument panel.
5. 4WD out signal to other Electronic Hydraulic Control
Unit (If anti–lock brake system is equipped).
System Diagrams
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DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD) 4B2–6
High-Low Planetary Gear Set
Establishes an auxiliary transmission mechanism. When
the transfer shift lever is set to the 2H or TOD position, the
reduction gear ratio is 1.000 and the corresponding
driving force is generated. When the transfer shift lever is
set to the 4L position, the reduction gear ratio is 2.480 and
the corresponding driving force is generated.
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4H and 4L Switches
Detects the shift position of the transfer from the
movement of the transfer lever and outputs signals to the
TOD control unit.
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Transfer Connector
Transmits the input and output signals of the speed
sensors, electromagnetic coil, and 4H and 4L switches to
the vehicle harness. A waterproof 12-pin type is used.
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TOD Indicator Lamps (on the instrument
panel)
Inform the following items.
Bulb check
Drive mode
ABS IN status
BRAKE ON status
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DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD) 4B2–10
Simplified checking method of ABS IN and BRAKE ON signals:
In the event that any of the signal inputs listed below are
observed while the self-diagnostic code is being
displayed (the self-diagnostic connector is short-circuited
to GND), you can simply check the ABS IN and BRAKE
ON signals as shown in the figures below.
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Check Lamp
Check Lamp Valve Check
When the starter switch is turned on in the normal state,
the control unit turns on the CHECK lamp to check the
bulb.
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DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD) 4B2–14
How to Clear The Trouble Code
The trouble codes saved to the control unit can be deleted
by the following procedure if the starter switch is being in
the OFF position.
1. Shift the transfer lever to the neutral position between
HIGH and 4L, and short-circuit the self-diagnostic
connector.
NOTE: The neutral position between HIGH and 4L refers
to the point that turns off the TOD indicator lamps.
(However, be sure to check the position before
short-circuiting the self-diagnostic connector.)
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2. Turn on the starter switch while maintaining the state
of step 1, and step on the brake pedal five times within
five seconds from the first step on. (Note that “five
times” includes the first step on). (The TOD indicator
lamps display the 4L mode whenever the brake pedal
is stepped on.)
3. If the conditions shown in steps 1 and 2 are met, clear
the trouble codes saved to the control unit. (After the
codes are completely deleted, the code 12 that
indicates the normal condition is continuously
displayed.)
Precautions on Diagnosis
Replacement of Control Unit
The control unit itself rarely fails. In most cases, the
harnesses have failed (e.q. short-circuit) to cause
secondary troubles. Other cases include that the cause
has been unknown due to intermittent occurrence of
troubles and the troubles are removed accidentally along
with replacement of control unit, resulting in misjudgment
of cause. Therefore, before replacing the control unit,
check the connector joints and whether the unspecified
current flows in the control unit due to short-circuit
between harnesses.Trouble Intermittently Observed
Troubles intermittently observed are mostly attributable
to temporary imperfect connection of harnesses and
connectors.
When such troubles are found, check the associated
circuit according to the following procedure.
1. Check whether improper connectors are plugged in
or connector terminals are completely engaged.
2. Check whether the terminals are deformed or
damaged. If yes, remove the deformation or damage
and connect the terminals securely.
3. It is likely that wires in the harness are falsely broken.
Therefore, in examination of failed harness circuit,
shake the harness for check to such extent that the
harness will not be damaged.
Test Run of Filed TOD Vehicle
If the TOD indicator lamps experienced faulty operation
even once in the past, the failed portion can be identified
by use of the procedure “Diagnosis from Trouble Codes”
or “Trouble Diagnosis Depending on The Status of TOD
Indicator”. If the troubles that are only recognized as
abnormal phenomena of the vehicle by the driver are
observed, conduct the test run in the following procedure
to reproduce the faulty phenomena and diagnose the fault
for each phenomenon.
1. Start the engine, and check that the TOD indicator
lamps are turned on for about two seconds for initial
check; the CHECK lamp goes off; and the TOD
indicator lamps display the specified drive mode. (If
the CHECK lamp starts blinking, read the trouble
codes and identify the failed portion.)
2. While keeping the vehicle standstill, operate the 4WD
switch and shift the transfer lever to change the
modes: 2H mode
TOD mode4L modeTOD
mode
2H mode. Check that the TOD indicator
lamps correctly display the status whenever the
mode is changed. If the transition status is displayed
during the shift operation, run the vehicle a little to
complete shifting.
3. Slowly start the vehicle in the TOD mode, and add the
power to accelerate to at least 40 km/h and maintain
the speed for about two minutes. Apply the brake to
completely stop the vehicle. Repeat this test pattern
at least three times.
4. Turn the steering to the right end (or left end) in the
TOD mode, and slowly start the vehicle and make a
c i r c l e f i v e t i m e s . N e x t , c o n d u c t t h e s a m e t e s t i n t h e 2 H
mode.
5. Slowly start the vehicle in the TOD mode, and
accelerate to at least 40 km/h. Keep the established
speed, carefully change the mode in the sequence
“TOD mode
2H mode TOD mode” while checking
that the shift is complete in each mode change. After
the test, apply the brake to completely stop the
vehicle.
6. Slowly start the vehicle in the TOD mode, and
accelerate to at least 40 km/h. Apply the brake
strongly so that the ABS works, and completely stop
the vehicle.

4B2–15 DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD)
7. Slowly start the vehicle in the 4L mode, and
accelerate to at least 20 km/h. Apply the brake to
completely stop the vehicle.
If the CHECK lamp starts blinking during the test run, read
the trouble codes and give appropriate maintenance
according to the fault diagnostic procedure. If the TOD
indicator lamps are lit abnormally during the run, check
the lighting condition and give appropriate maintenance
according to the fault diagnostic procedure. Even if the
phenomena are not observed, try to reproduce the
abnormal state reported by the customer to the possible
extent.
Post-Repair Check
As long as the starter is not turned off, the TOD indicator
lamps continue blinking even after the failed control unit is
repaired. Therefore, upon completion of repair, be sure to
turn off the starter switch once and then turn on it to
conduct the test run sequence specified in steps 1
through 6 above and check that the TOD indicator lamps
no longer show any faulty status.