check oil OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Workshop Manual
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7A–58
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)
Oil Pump
Disassembled View
241RS014
Legend
(1) Oil Pump Drive Gear
(2) Oil Pump Driven Gear
(3) Pin
(4) Plug
(5) Spring
(6) Converter Clutch Control Valve
(7) Snap Ring
(8) Spring Seat
(9) Spring(10) Throttle Signal Accumulator Piston
(11) Sleeve Pin
(12) Sleeve
(13) Boost Valve
(14) Spring Seat
(15) Valve Spring
(16) Spring Seat
(17) Pressure Regulator valve
(18) Oil Pump Assembly
Disassembly
1. Remove oil pump drive gear (1) and driven gear (2). 
2. Remove pin (3) from oil pump assembly (18). 
3. Remove  plug  (4),  spring  (5),  and  converter  clutch
control valve (6). 
4. Remove snap ring (7) from oil pump assembly (18). 
5. Remove spring seat (8), spring (9), and throttle signal
accumulator piston (10). 
6. Remove sleeve pin (11) from oil pump assembly (18). 
7. Remove  sleeve  (12),  boost  valve  (13),  spring  seat
(14), valve spring (15), spring seat (16), and pressure
regulator valve (17). 
Inspection And Repair
Visual Check:
If any damage, deformation or wear is found, replace the
damaged part.
Reassembly
1. Lubricate  and  preinstall  pressure  regulator  spring
seat  (16)  on  valve  (17),  with  the  flat  side  against
shoulder.
2. Install pressure regulator valve (17) and spring seat
(16) assembly, valve spring (15), and spring seat (14)
with  the  flat  side  away  from  spring  to  oil  pump
assembly (18). 
3. Assemble boost valve (13) into sleeve (12).
4. Install boost valve and sleeve assembly, and sleeve
pin (11) to oil pump assembly (18). 
5. Install throttle signal accumulator piston (10), spring
(9), and spring seat (8), with the flat side away from
the  spring,  and  snap  ring  (7)  to  oil  pump  assembly
(18).
6. Install  converter  clutch  control  valve  (6),  spring  (5),
plug (4), and pin (3) to oil pump assembly (18). 
7. Install oil pump driven gear (2) and drive gear (1).  
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7A–60
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)
10. Remove retainer (13), 2–3 shift valve (14), and spring
(15). 
11. Remove  spring  pin  (16),  plug  (17),  spring  (18),  and
low pressure control valve (19). 
12. Remove spring pin (20), plug (21), and band control
screen assembly (22). 
13. Remove spring pin (23), plug (24), 1–2 accumulator
valve (25), and 1–2 accumulator control valve (26).
14. Remove check ball (27) from valve body (28).
Inspection And Repair
Inspect  for  the  following,  and  replace  any  damaged  or
worn parts:
1. Damage or wear to each valve.
2. Damage in oil passeges.
3. Cracks or damage to valve body.
4. Valve operations.
5. Spring fatigue.
Reassembly
1. Install  1–2  accumulator control  valve  (26),  1–2
accumulator valve (25), plug (24), and spring pin (23).
2. Install band control screen assembly (22), plug (21),
and spring pin (20). 
3. Install  low  pressure  control  valve  (19),  spring  (18),
plug (17), and spring pin (16). 
4. Install spring (15), 2–3 shift valve (14), retainer (13),
solenoid B (12), and spring pin (11). 
5. Install spring (10), 1–2/3–4 shift valve (9), retainer (8),
solenoid A (7), and spring pin (6). 
6. Install  waved  washer  (5),  band  control  solenoid  (3),
and pin (4). 
7. Install manual valve (2). 
8. Install check ball (27) to valve body (28).
9. Install gasket (valve body/transfer plate) and transfer
plate  using  two    5–8840–2270–0  (J–3387–2)  guide
pins. 
Install two 11mm bolts.
Torque: 13 N
m (1.3 kgꞏm/113 lb in)
244RW004
Install gasket (transfer plate/main case). 
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7A–85 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)
(38) Seal, O–Ring
(39) Reservoir
(42) Gasket, Extension Case
(43) Extension Assembly
(44) Seal, O–Ring/Speed Sensor
(45) Sensor Assembly, Speed
(46) Screw, Speed Sensor
(50) Seal, Extension Assembly
(52) Screw, Extension/Main Case
(53) Spring, Parking Pawl Lock
(54) Pawl, Parking Lock
(55) Connector, Electrical/Main Case
(56) Actuator Assembly, Parking Lock
(57) Nut, Parking Lock Lever
(58) Link, Manual Valve
(59) Pin, Spring
(60) Lever, Parking Lock and Range Selector
(61) Shaft, Selector
(62) Seal, Selector Shaft
(63) Mode Switch Assembly
(64) Screw and Conical Washer Assembly
(65) Shield, Mode Switch
(67) Pan, Bottom/Adapter Case
(68) Gasket, Bottom Pan/Adapter Case
(69) Harness Assembly, Adapter Case
(70) Screw, Valve Body
(71) Valve Body Assembly, Adapter Case
(72) Gasket, Adapter Valve Body
(73) Plate, Adapter Valve Body/Transfer
(74) Pan, Bottom/Main Case(75) Gasket, Bottom Pan/Main Case
(76) Gasket, Oil Drain or Overfill Screw
(77) Screw, Oil Drain or Overfill
(78) Magnet, Chip Collector
(79) Filter Oil
(80) Harness Assembly, Main Case
(82) Roller and Spring Assembly, Manual Detent
(84) Valve Body Assembly, Main Case
(85) Ball, Check
(86) Gasket, Main V.B./Transfer Plate
(87) Plate, Main V.B./Transfer
(88) Gasket, Transfer/Main Case
(89) Screw, Transfer Plate on V.B.
(90) Screw, Servo Cover
(91) Cover, Servo Piston
(92) Gasket, Cover/Servo Piston
(93) Ring, Retaining Servo Piston
(94) Clip, Servo Piston
(95) Nut, Servo Screw
(96) Screw, Servo Piston
(97) Piston, Servo
(98) Seal, Ring/Servo Piston
(99) Spring, Cushion/Servo Piston
(100) Seat, Cushion Spring
(101) Sleeve, Servo Piston Adjust
(102) Rod, Apply/Servo Piston
(103) Spring, Return/Servo Piston
(104) Gasket, Adapter Case/Transfer Plate
(105) Powertrain Control Module
(106) Servo Piston Assembly 
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7A–89 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)
Overdrive Internal Components
252RW003
Legend
(501) Retainer, 4th Clutch
(502) Plate, 4th Clutch (Steel)
(503) Plate Assembly, 4th Clutch (Lined)
(504) Retainer And Ball Assembly, Check Valve
(505) Seal, O–Ring/Turbine Shaft
(506) Shaft, Turbine
(508) Ring, Oil Seal/Turbine Shaft
(510) Housing, Overrun Clutch
(513) Piston, Overrun Clutch
(514) Spring, Overrun Clutch Release
(515) Retainer, Release Spring/Overrun Clutch
(516) Roller Assembly, Overdrive Clutch
(517) Cam, Overdrive Roller Clutch
(518) Ring, Snap/Overrun Clutch Hub
(519) Gear, Overdrive Sun(520) Plate, Waved/Overrun Clutch
(521) Plate, Overrun Clutch (Steel)
(522) Plate Assembly, Overrun Clutch (Lined)
(523) Plate, Backing/Overrun Clutch
(524) Ring, Snap/Overrun Clutch Housing
(525) Carrier Assembly, Overdrive Complete
(526) Ring, Snap/Turbine Shaft/Carrier
(527) Bearing Assembly, Thrust
(528) Gear, Overdrive Internal
(529) Washer, Thrust/Internal Gear/Support
(530) Ring, Snap/Adapter/4th Clutch Spring
(531) Retainer and spring assembly, 4th clutch
(532) Piston, 4th Clutch
(533) Seal, 4th Clutch Piston (Inner)
(534) Seal, 4th Clutch Piston (outer) 
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TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (4L30–E)7A1–9
Winter Drive Mode
1.Operation
The winter switch will operate when switched on after
all of the following conditions are present:
a. The  gear  select  position  is  “D”,  “N”,  “R”  and  “P”
range.
b. Vehicle speed is 7 mph (11 km/h) or less.
c. Transmission oil temperature is 120
C (248F) or
less.
d. Kickdown switch is off.
e. Accelerator opening is at 8% or less.
2.Cancel Release
1. Cancellation by driver
a. Turning off the winter drive mode switch
b. Shifting select position to “3”, “2”, or “L” (Winter
drive mode is not canceled by selecting “D”, “N”,
“R”, or “P”)
c. Ignition key is turned off.
2. Automatic cancellation
a. When vehicle runs at 21mph (34 km/h) or more
for 1 second or more
b. When  transmission  oil  temperature  reaches
140
C (284F) or above
NOTE: The mode returns to normal drive mode or power
drive mode after the winter drive mode is canceled.
Backup Mode
If a major system failure occurs which could affect safety
or  damage  the  transmission  under  normal  vehicle
operation,  the  diagnostic  system  detects  the  fault  and
overrides the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
The “CHECK TRANS” light flashes to alert the driver, and
the transmission must be manually shifted as follows:
Select lever position
Gear Ratio Selected
D4 (Fourth)
Manual 34 (Fourth)
Manual 23 (Third)
Manual L1 (First)
RReverse
Shifts  are  firmer  to  prevent  clutch  slip  and  consequent
wear. The fault should be corrected as soon as possible. 
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7A1–10
TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (4L30–E)
Functions of Input / Output Components
ComponentsFunction
Speed sensor
(fixed to transmission
(T/M))Senses rotation of output shaft and feeds the data to Powertrain Control Module
(PCM).
Throttle position sensor
(TPS)
(fixed to engine)Senses the extent of throttle valve opening and the speed of the throttle valve
lever motion to open the valve. Feeds the data to PCM.
I
N
Brake Switch (SW)
(fixed to brake pedal)Senses whether the driver has pressed the brake pedal or not and feeds the
information to PCM.
N-
P
U
Kickdown SW
(fixed to accelerator pedal)Senses whether the driver has pushed the accelerator pedal fully or not, and
feeds the information to PCM.
U
TMode SW (fixed to T/M)Senses the select lever position, and feeds the information to PCM.
 
S
I
Power drive SW
(fixed to front console)Senses whether the driver has selected the power mode, and feeds the informa-
tion to PCM.
I
G-T/M oil temp. sensorSenses the T/M oil temperature and feeds the data to PCM
N
A
L
Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensorSenses the engine coolant temperature, and feeds the data to PCM.
LEngine speed signalFeeds the signals monitoring engine speed to PCM from crank angle sensor.
Air conditioning informationSenses whether the air conditioner has been switched on or not, and feeds the
information to PCM.
Winter switch (fixed to front
console)Senses whether the driver has selected the winter mode, and feeds the informa-
tion to PCM.
Cruise controller   *  (Over-
drive OFF signal)Downshift takes place when Overdrive OFF signal is received from auto cruise
control unit.
S
Shift solenoid A, BSelects shift point and gear position suited to the vehicle running condition on
the basis of PCM output.
O
S
O-
L
Band apply solenoidControls oil flow suited to the vehicle running condition on the basis of PCM out-
put.
O
U
T-
P
E-
N
O
Torque Converter
Clutch solenoidControls clutch engagement/disengagement suited to the vehicle running condi-
tion on the basis of PCM output.
P
U
T
 
O
I
DForce motor
(Pressure regulator
valve)Adjusts the oil pump delivery pressure to line pressure suited to the vehicle run-
ning condition on the basis of PCM output.
 
S
I
Power drive mode lampInforms the driver whether the vehicle is in power mode or not.
I
G-Winter drive mode lampInforms the driver whether the vehicle is in winter mode or not.G
N
A
L
T/M monitor lamp
(“CHECK TRANS”)Informs the driver of failure in the system.
LATF warning lampLights when ATF oil temperature rises.
ABS signal   *When the select lever is at “Reverse” or “L” range, sends a signal to the ABS
controller as one of the ABS control conditions.
* If equipped 
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7A1–22
TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (4L30–E)
connection or loose wiring. Terminals and grounds should
always  be  the  prime  suspect.  Intermittents  rarely  occur
inside sophisticated  electronic components such as the
PCM.
Use the DTC information to understand which wires and
sensors are involved.
When  an  intermittent  problem  is  encountered,  check
suspect circuits for:
1. Poor terminal to wire connection.
2. Terminals  not  fully  seated  in  the  connector  body
(backed out).
3. Improperly formed or damaged terminals.
4. Loose, dirty, or corroded ground connections:
HINT: Any time you have an intermittent in more than
one  circuit,  check  whether  the  circuits  share  a
common ground connection.
5. Pinched or damaged wires.
6. Electro–Magnetic Interference (EMI):
HINT: Check that all wires are properly routed away
from  spark  plug  wires,  distributor  wires,  coil,  and
generator.  Also  check  for  improperly  installed
electrical options, such as lights, 2–way radios, etc.Use the F3 SNAPSHOT mode of the Tech2 to help isolate
the cause of an intermittent fault. The snapshot mode will
record information before and after the problem occurs.
Set the snapshot to “trigger” on the suspect DTC.  If you
notice the reported symptom during the test drive, trigger
the snapshot manually.
After  the  snapshot  has  been  triggered,  command  the
Tech2 to play back the flow of data recorded from each of
the  various  sensors.  Signs  of  an  intermittent  fault  in  a
sensor  circuit  are  sudden  unexplainable  jump  in  data
values out of the normal range.
Transmission And PCM Identification
The chart below contains a list of all important information
concerning  rear  axle  ratio,  Powertrain  Control  Module
(PCM), and transmission identification.
VEHICLE
Rr axlePCMTRANSMISSION
Ty p eEngine
Rr axle
RatioISUZU Parts No.Calibration
CodeIsuzu Part No.Model Code
Isuzu /
Trooper3.2L V64.555
8–16254–949–0
8–16254–749–0
8–16253–989–0
G208–96018–272–3FP (4X4) 
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TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (4L30–E)7A1–37
Resistance Chart
CFResistance (k)
–40–40672
03265
206825
801762.5
1202480.78
1503040.37
DTC P0712 Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Circuit Low Input 
StepActionYe sNo
1Perform  the  transmission  fluid  checking  procedure.    Refer  to
Checking  Transmission  Fluid  Level  and  Condition  in  Automatic
Transmission (4L30–E) section.
Was the fluid checking procedure performed?
Go to Step 2
Refer to
Checking
Transmission
Fluid Level and
Condition in
Automatic
Transmission
(4L30–E) section
21. Install the scan tool.
2. With the engine “off”, turn the ignition switch “on”.
NOTE: Before clearing DTC(s), use the scan tool to record “Freeze
Frame”  and  “Failure  Records”  for reference,  as  data  will  be  lost
when the “Clear Info” function is used.
3. Record the DTC “Freeze Frame” and “Failure Records”.
Does the scan tool display a TFT sensor signal voltage less than
0.4 volts?
Go to Step 3
Go to Diagnostic
Aids
31. Turn the ignition “off”.
2. Disconnect the transmission 16–way connector H–53.
3. Turn the ignition “on”.
Does  the  TFT  signal  voltage  change  to  match  the  voltage  4.92
volts?
Go to Step 4Go to Step 9
4Using  the  J39200  DVOM,  measure  the  resistance  between
terminals 3(C) and 5 (D).
Is the resistance within specifications? (See Resistance Chart.)
Go to Diagnostic
Aids
Go to Step 5
51. Disconnect the transmission 5–way connector M–6.
2. Using  the  J39200  DVOM,  measure  the  resistance  between
terminals 3(C) and 5(D).
Is the resistance within specifications? (See Resistance Chart.)
Go to Diagnostic
Aids
Go to Step 6
61. Remove the transmission oil pan.  Refer to Transmission Oil
Temperature  Sensor  (Adapter  Case)  in  Automatic
Transmission (4L30–E) section.
2. Check the internal wiring harness for a short to ground.
Was a problem found?
Go to Step 8Go to Step 7
71. Disconnect the internal wiring harness at the TFT sensor.
2. Measure the resistance of the TFT sensor.
Is the resistance within specifications? (See Resistance Chart.)
Go to Diagnostic
Aids
Go to Step 8
8Replace the TFT Sensor.
Is the replacement complete?
Go to Step 12— 
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7A1–40
TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (4L30–E)
5. This test checks the TFT sensor and internal wiring
harness.
Resistance Chart
CFResistance (k)
–40–40672
03265
206825
801762.5
1202480.78
1503040.37
DTC P0713 Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Circuit High Input 
StepActionYe sNo
1Perform the transmission fluid checking procedure.
Refer  to  Checking  Transmission  Fluid  Level  and  Condition  in
Automatic Transmission (4L30–E) section.
Was the fluid checking procedure performed?
Go to Step 2
Refer to
Checking
Transmission
Fluid Level and
Condition in
Automatic
Transmission
(4L30–E) section
21. Install the scan tool.
2. With the engine “off”, turn the ignition switch “on”.
NOTE: Before clearing DTC(s), use the scan tool to record “Failure
Records” for reference, as data will be lost when the “Clear Info”
function is used.
3. Record the DTC “Freeze Frame” and “Failure Records”.
Does the scan tool display a TFT sensor signal voltage greater
than 4.86 volts?
Go to Step 3
Go to Diagnostic
Aids
31. Turn the ignition “off”.
2. Disconnect the transmission 16–way connector H–53.
3. Install a fused jumper wire from terminal 3(C) to 5(D) on the
engine harness.
4. Turn the ignition “on”.
Does the TFT signal voltage drop to less than 0.4 volts?
Go to Step 4Go to Step 9
41. Turn the ignition “off”.
2. Using  the  J39200  DVOM,  measure  the  resistance  between
terminals 3(C) and 5(D).
Is the resistance within specifications? (See Resistance Chart.)
Go to Diagnostic
Aids
Go to Step 5
51. Disconnect the transmission 5–way connector M–6.
2. Using  the  J39200  DVOM,  measure  the  resistance  between
terminals 3(C) and 5(D).
Is the resistance within specifications? (See Resistance Chart.)
Go to Diagnostic
Aids
Go to Step 6
61. Remove the transmission oil pan.
2. Check  the  internal  wiring  harness  for  an  open.  Refer  to
Transmission  Oil  Temperature  Sensor  (Adapter  Case)  in
Automatic Transmission (4L30–E) section.
Was a problem found and corrected?
Go to Step 13Go to Step 7
71. Disconnect the internal wiring harness at the TFT sensor.
2. Measure the resistance of the TFT sensor.
Is the resistance within specifications? (See Resistance Chart.)
Go to Diagnostic
Aids
Go to Step 8 
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TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (4L30–E)7A1–41
DTC P0713 Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Circuit High Input  (Cont’d)
StepNo Ye s Action
8Replace  TFT  sensor.  Refer  to  Transmission  Oil  Temperature
Sensor  (Adapter  Case)  in  Automatic  Transmission  (4L30–E)
section.
Is the replacement complete?
Go to Step 13—
9Check circuit RED/BLK–GRN/RED for an open or short to B+.
Was a problem found?
Go to Step 13Go to Step 10
10Check circuit GRY–GRN for an open.
Was a problem found?
Go to Step 13Go to Step 11
11Check the PCM for faulty or intermittent connections.
Was a problem found?
Go to Step 13Go to Step 12
12Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in
Automatic Transmission (4L30–E) section.
Is the replacement complete?
Go to Step 13—
131. After the repair is complete, use the scan tool to select “DTC”,
then “Clear Info” function and ensure the following conditions
are met:
2. TFT  sensor  indicates  a  voltage  less  than  4.92  volts  for  2
seconds.
3. Review the scan tool “DTC Info”.
Has the last test failed or is the current DTC displayed?
Begin diagnosis
again
Go to Step 1
Repair verified
Exit DTC table