wheel OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Owner's Manual

4B2–3 DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD)
detects the slip condition, determines the optimum torque
based on the feedback control logic, and increases the
torque to the front wheels.
The control unit uses the signal from the throttle position
sensor to predict the future vehicle condition and the
intention of the driver with respect to acceleration and
deceleration, and determines the initial torque distribution
using these data and the information from the speed
sensors.
In case of small circle turning in the parking lot, for
example, the control unit minimizes the clutch pressing
force restrict a braking phenomenon. When the ABS
becomes active, the control unit optimizes the clutch
pressing force to ensure stable braking.
TOD Indicator Control
The TOD indicator on the instrument panel informs the
driver of the current working status of the transfer unit.
The information consists of two items: the drive mode
(2H, TOD, 4L, transition) and the torque split status of the
TOD (torque distribution level). The indicator can display
occasional errors and corresponding error codes.

4B2–35 DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD)
StepActionYe sNo
11. Connect TECH 2.
While running in TOD mode, does TECH–2’s front speed sensor
indication change with vehicle speed?
Go to Step 2
Repair and
inspection front
speed sensor
tone wheel.
Go to Step 4
2Is the continuity harness of terminal 24 (vehicle side terminal of
the front speed sensor)?Replace speed
sensor.
Go to Step 3
Repair the circuit.
Go to Step 3
31. Clear the trouble code.
While running at 40 kph in TOD mode for 30 consecutive sec, is
trouble code reissued?
Replace ECU.
Go to Step 4
Go to Step 4
41. Check that all the parts are mounted.
2. Clear the trouble code.
Is this step complete?
Repeat the
“Diagnosis Flow”.
The trouble is not
reproduced.
Refer to
“Troubles
intermittently
observed”.
Return to Step 4

4B2–37 DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD)
StepActionYe sNo
11. Connect TECH 2.
While running in TOD mode, does TECH–2’s rear speed sensor
indication change with vehicle speed?
Go to Step 2
Repair and
inspection rear
speed sensor
tone wheel.
Go to Step 4
2Is the continuity harness of terminal 23 (vehicle side terminal of
the rear speed sensor)?Replace speed
sensor.
Go to Step 3
Repair the circuit.
Go to Step 3
31. Clear the trouble code.
While running at 40 kph in TOD mode for 30 consecutive sec, is
trouble code reissued?
Replace EUC.
Go to Step 4
Go to Step 4
41. Check that all the parts are mounted.
2. Clear the trouble code.
Is this step complete?
Repeat the
“Diagnosis Flow”.
The trouble is not
reproduced.
Refer to
“Troubles
intermittently
observed”.
Return to Step 4

DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD) 4B2–86
Diagnosis from Symptom
Troubles that are not indicated by the warning lamp are
listed in the table below. These troubles are caused by
the faults that cannot be detected by the self-diagnostic
function of the control unit.
If this type of trouble is observed, interview the customer
and conduct test runs to reproduce the trouble,cross-check the reported trouble with the listed
phenomena, and diagnose and analyze the trouble on the
item by item basis.
PhenomenaMajor causeCorrective action
1The tight corner braking is ob-
served when the vehicle is subject
to full steering.The standard tires are not used.
The tire pressure is incorrect.
The tires are worn inuniformity.
The transfer or wiring is
imperfect.
The limited slip differential is
failed.
Check and recondition the ve-
hicle according to Chart 1.
2Even if the 4WD SW is select to the
4WD position, the 4WD mode is not
active, resulting in remarkable rear
wheel spin.The transfer or wiring is
imperfect.
The shift on the fly system is
failed.
Check and recondition the ve-
hicle according to Chart 2.
3When the 4WD SW is select to
the 4WD position, the drive
resistance of the 4WD system is
too large to get sufficient running
speed.
Noised drive line.
The standard tires are not used.
The tire pressure is incorrect.
The tires are worn inuniformity.
The transfer or wiring is
imperfect.
The limited slip differential is
Check and recondition the ve-
hicle according to Chart 1.
4The shift on the fly system (front
axle) generates gear noises.The wiring is imperfect.
The full automatic free wheel
hub is failed.
Check and recondition the ve-
hicle according to Chart 3.
5The braking distance gets long
even when the ABS is active.The wiring is imperfect.
The ABS is failed.
Check and recondition the ve-
hicle according to Chart 4.

4B2–89 DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD)
StepNo Ye s Action
131. Apply the brake and fully turn the steering to the left (or right)
end, and start the creep run.
Does the voltage between terminals 4 and 20 range between 0.1
and 1.0V?Repair the
transfer
assembly.
Go to Step 16The ECU has
failed. Replace
the ECU.
Go to Step 16
141. Shift the transfer lever to the high (TOD) position.
2. Fully turn the steering to the left (or right) end, and select the D
range and start the creep run.
Does the voltage between terminals 4 and 20 range between 0.1
and 1.0V?
Go to Step 15 Go to Step 13
151. Select the 4WD SW to the 2WD position.
2. Jack up the right front wheel.
Does the front tire rotate smoothly?
Repair the
transfer
assembly.
Go to Step 16
The phenomenon
is not
reproduced.
Refer to
“Troubles
intermittently
observed”.
Go to Step 16
16Check that all the parts are mounted.
Is this step complete?Repeat the
“Diagnosis Flow”.
Return to Step 16
*NOTE: Before checking this item, run the vehicle more
than 10 meters with the steering wheel in straight position
so that the 4L mechanical lock sleeve can be released
certainly.

DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD) 4B2–90
Chart 2The 4WD mode is not active.
Function of circuit—
Fail conditionThe rear wheels spin in the TOD mode, so the driving torque is not transmitted to the
front wheels. The indicator lamps will not show the 4L and TOD status.
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DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD) 4B2–92
Chart 3The shift on the fly system generates gear noises.
(The fuel economy is bad in the 2H mode.)
Function of circuit—
Fail conditionWhen the vehicle is run in the 2H mode, the shift on the fly system generates gear
noises or the front wheel gears are engaged to generate a shock.
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4C–3 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Diagnosis
ConditionPossible causeCorrection
Oil Leak At Front AxleWorn or defective oil seal.Replace the oil seal.
Front axle housing cracked.Repair or replace.
Oil Leak At Pinion ShaftToo much gear oil.Correct the oil level.
Oil seal worn or defective.Replace the oil seal.
Pinion flange loose or damaged.Tighten or replace.
Noises In Front Axle Drive Shaft
JointBroken or worn drive shaft joints and
bellows (BJ and DOJ).Replace the drive shaft joints and
bellows.
“Clank” When Accelerating From
“Coast”Loose drive shaft joint to output shaft
bolts.Tighten.
Damaged inner drive shaft joint.Replace.
Shudder or Vibration During
Acceleration
Excessive drive shaft joint angle.Repair.
AccelerationWorn or damaged drive shaft joints.Replace.
Sticking spider assembly (inner drive
shaft joint).Lubricate or replace.
Sticking joint assembly (outer drive
shaft joint).Lubricate or replace.
Vibration At Highway SpeedsOut of balance or out of round tires.Balance or replace.
Front end out of alignment.Align.
Noises in Front AxleInsufficient gear oil.Replenish the gear oil.
Wrong or poor grade gear oil.Replace the gear oil.
Drive pinion to ring gear backlash
incorrect.Adjust the backlash.
Worn or chipped ring gear, pinion
gear or side gear.Replace the ring gear, pinion gear or
side gear.
Pinion shaft bearing worn.Replace the pinion shaft bearing.
Wheel bearing worn.Replace the wheel bearing.
Differential bearing loose or worn.Tighten or replace.
Wanders and PullsWheel bearing preload too tight.Adjust the wheel bearing preload.
Incorrect front alignment.Adjust the front alignment.
Steering linkage loose or worn.Tighten or replace.
Steering gear out of adjustment.Adjust or replace the steering gear.
Tire worn or improperly inflated.Adjust the inflation or replace.
Front or rear suspension parts loose
or broken.Tighten or replace.
Front Wheel ShimmyWheel bearing worn or improperly
adjusted.Adjust or replace.
Incorrect front alignment.Adjust the front alignment.
Worn ball joint or bush.Replace the ball joint or bush.
Steering linkage loose or worn.Tighten or replace.
Steering gear out of adjustment.Tighten or replace.
Tire worn or improperly inflated.Replace or adjust the inflation.
Shock absorber worn.Replace the shock absorber.

4C–4
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Rear Axle Shaft
Rear Axle Shaft and Associated Parts
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Legend
(1) Brake Caliper
(2) Brake Disc
(3) Wheel Pin
(4) Axle Shaft Assembly
(5) Back Plate
(6) Parking Brake Assembly
(7) Bearing Holder(8) Bearing
(9) Retainer
(10) Snap Ring
(11) Bolt
(12) Nut
(13) Antilock Brake System (ABS) Speed Sensor (if
so equipped)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove tires and wheels. Refer to Wheel in Steering
section.3. Remove brake caliper. Use a wire to attach the brake
caliper to the frame. Refer to Disk Brakes in Brake
section.
4. Remove brake disc.
5. Remove ABS sensor (if so equipped).
6. Remove Parking brake assembly. Refer to Parking
Brakes in Brake section.

4C–5 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
7.Remove the parking brake cable mounting
bolts(Behind the back plate)(1).
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8. Remove the bearing holder mounting nuts.
9. Remove axle shaft assembly.
NOTE: Be sure not to damage the oil seal.
10. Remove snap ring.
11. Using a bearing remover 5–8840–2295–0 and press,
remove retainer together with the bearing holder.
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12. Remove bearing.
13. Remove bearing holder.
14. Remove back plate.15. Remove the wheel pins using a remover
5–8840–0079–0.
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Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
corrosion or any other abnormal conditions are found
through inspection.
Visual Check:
Check the following parts for wear, damage, noise or any
other abnormal conditions:
1. Axle shaft
2. Bearing
When checking the axle shaft, pay special attention to the
splined portions and replace the shaft if distortion or step
wear is noticeable. Correct slight step wear with a grinder.
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