OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Workshop Manual

4A1–1 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
Differential (Front) 4A1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential (Rear/220mm) 4A2A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential (Rear/244mm) 4A2B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driveline Control System (Shift on the Fly) 4B1. . Driveline Control System (TOD) 4B2. . . . . . . . . . .
Driveshaft System 4C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Case (Standard Type) 4D1. . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Case (TOD) 4D2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
CONTENTS
Service Precaution 4A1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Drive Axle 4A1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnosis 4A1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pinion Shaft Oil Seal 4A1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pinion Shaft Oil Seal and Associated Parts 4A1–3
Removal 4A1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Repair 4A1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 4A1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Drive Axle Assembly 4A1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Drive Axle Assembly and
Associated Parts 4A1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 4A1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation 4A1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential Assembly 4A1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembled View 4A1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembly 4A1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reassembly 4A1–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential Cage Assembly 4A1–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembled View 4A1–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembly 4A1–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Repair 4A1–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reassembly 4A1–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Data and Specifications 4A1–25. . . . . . . . . . .
Special Tools 4A1–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Precaution
WARNING: IF SO EQUIPPED WITH A
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS),
REFER TO THE SRS COMPONENT AND WIRING
LOCATION VIEW IN ORDER TO DETERMINE
WHETHER YOU ARE PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR
NEAR THE SRS COMPONENTS OR THE SRS
WIRING. WHEN YOU ARE REFORMING SERVICE ON
OR NEAR THE SRS COMPONENTS OR THE SRS
WIRING, REFER TO THE SRS SERVICE
INFORMATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW WARNINGS
COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE AIR BAG
DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY, OR
OTHERWISE UNNEEDED SRS SYSTEM REPAIRS.CAUTION: Always use the correct fastener in the
proper location. When you replace a fastener, use
ONLY the exact part number for that application.
ISUZU will call out those fasteners that require a
replacement after removal. ISUZU will also call out
the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread
sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED , do not
use supplemental coatings (Paints, greases, or other
corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or
fastener joint interfaces. Generally,such coatings
adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint
clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When
you install fasteners, use the correct tightening
sequence and specification. Following these
instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and
systems.

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 4A1–2
Front Drive Axle
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.

4A1–3 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
Pinion Shaft Oil Seal
Pinion Shaft Oil Seal and Associated Parts
415RW015
Legend
(1) Flange Nut
(2) Flange(3) Oil Seal
(4) Outer Bearing
(5) Collapsible Spacer
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support it at the frame.
The hoist must remain under the front axle housing.
2. Drain the front axle oil by loosening the drain plug(1).
412RS001

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 4A1–4
3. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front
Propeller Shaft in this section.
4. Remove flange nut by using pinion flange holder
5–8840–2157–0.
425RW045
5. Remove flange.
6. Remove oil seal.
7. Remove outer bearing by using remover
5–8840–2323–0.
415RW022
8. Remove collapsible spacer.
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal conditions are
found through inspection.
Check the following parts:
1. Seal surface of the pinion.
2. Cage bore for burns.
Installation
1. Install collapsible spacer. Discard the used
collapsible spacer and install a new one.
2. Install outer bearing.
NOTE: Do not drive in, but just temporarily set in the outer
bearing by hand, which should be indirectly pressed in
finally by tightening the flange nut.
3. Install oil seal, use oil seal installer 9–8522–1275–0 to
install a new oil seal that has been soaked in axle
lubricant.
415RW021
4. Install flange.
5. Install flange nut, refer to Differential Assembly for
flange nut reassembly in this section.
NOTE: Discard the used nut and install a new one.

4A1–5 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
Front Drive Axle Assembly
Front Drive Axle Assembly and Associated Parts
412RY00001
Legend
(1) Mounting Bolt and Nut
(2) Washer and Spacer
(3) Breather Hose
(4) Shift Switch Connector (with Shift on the Fly)
(5) Protector (with Shift on the Fly)(6) Front Axle Case Assembly and Front Drive
Shaft Assembly (LH side)
(7) Hub Assembly (Disc, Back Plate and Knuckle)
(8) Front Drive Shaft Assembly (RH side)
(9) Propeller Shaft
(10) Bolt
Removal
1. Jack up the vehicle and support it using jack stands.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 4A1–6
3. Remove the drain bolt to drain differential oil.
NOTE:
a. During the work, be sure that the diff case is
supported by the jack.
412RS003
b. Remove the brake caliper fixing bolt and hang the
caliper. Refer to Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly
in Brake section.
c. Remove the antilock brake system speed sensor (if
equipped). Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor in
Brakes section.
4. Remove the hub assembly (Disc, back plate and
knuckle), refer to Front Hub and Disc in this section.
5. Disconnect the knuckle and the suspension arm.
Refer to Suspension section.
6. Remove steering link and arm assembly, refer to
Steering Linkage in Steering section.
7. Remove suspension crossmember.
8. Remove propeller shaft, refer to Front Propeller Shaft
in this section.
9. Remove protector (Shift on the fly model).
10. Remove the hose clip.
11. Disconnect breather hose from front drive axle tube.
(and disconnect housing : Shift on the fly model).
12. Disconnect vacuum hose from actuator (Shift on the
fly model).13. Disconnect shift switch connector (Shift on the fly
model).
412RS031
14. Remove VSV assembly (1) (Shift on the fly model).
NOTE: Be sure not to remove hose and connector from
VSV asm.
412RW002

4A1–7 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
15. Remove mounting bolt and nut.
412RS004
16. Remove washer and spacer.
17. Remove the mounting bracket fixing bolt.
412RS005
18. Lower the vehicle and disconnect the RH front drive
shaft assembly, then remove the front axle case
assembly and front drive shaft assembly (LH).
412RS006
19. Remove front drive shaft assembly (RH).
Installation
1. Install front drive shaft assembly (RH) and lay the
assembly on the lower arm.
2. Install front axle case assembly and front drive shaft
assembly (LH) and place the axle case on the jack,
connect to the front drive shaft assembly (RH) before
installing to the vehicle.
3. Install bolt and tighten the mounting bracket fixing bolt
to the specified torque.
Torque: 116 Nꞏm (11.8kgꞏm/85 lb ft)
4. Install washer and spacer.

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 4A1–8
5. Tighten the mounting bolt and nut to the specified
torque.
Torque: 152 Nꞏm (15.5kgꞏm/112 lb ft)
412RW005
Legend
(1) Frame
(2) Spacer
(3) Washer
(4) Bolt
(5) Nut
6. Install VSV assembly and tighten nuts to specified
torque (Shift on the fly model).
Torque: 8 Nꞏm (0.8kgꞏm/69 lb in)
7. Install the shift switch connector (Shift on the fly
model).
NOTE: Be careful not to permit the entry of dust into the
connector.
8. Install the actuator side of vacuum hose (Shift on the
fly model).
NOTE: Be careful not to permit the entry of dust into the
hose.
9. Connect breather hose and install the hose clip.
10. Install protector and tighten bolts to specified torque
(Shift on the fly model).
Torque: 26 Nꞏm (2.7kgꞏm/20 lb ft)
11. Install propeller shaft, refer to Front Propeller Shaft in
this section.
12. Install suspension crossmember.
13. Steering link and arm assembly, refer to Steering
Linkage in Steering section.
14. Install hub assembly (Disc, back plate and knuckle),
refer to Front Hub and Disc in this section.

4A1–9 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
Differential Assembly
Disassembled View
415RW001
Legend
(1) Differential Assembly
(2) Flange Nut
(3) Flange
(4) Dust Cover
(5) Oil Seal
(6) Outer Bearing
(7) Outer Bearing Outer Race
(8) Damper
(9) Bracket
(10) Differential Carrier
(11) Bearing Cap(12) Bolt
(13) Inner Bearing Outer Race
(14) Collapsible Spacer
(15) Pinion Gear
(16) Inner Bearing
(17) Adjust Shim
(18) Diff Cage Assembly
(19) Side Bearing Outer Race
(20) Side Bearing
(21) Adjust Shim
(22) Bolt
(23) Axle Case

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 4A1–10
Disassembly
1. Remove differential carrier fixing bolt.
2. Remove differential assembly.
3. Using holding fixture 5–8840–0275–0 and holding
fixture base 5–8840–0003–0, fix the differential
assembly to the bench.
425RW046
4. Remove bearing cap bolt.
5. Apply a setting mark to the side bearing cap and the
differential carrier then remove bearing cap.
425RS009
6. Remove differential cage assembly.7. Remove side bearing outer race, after removal, keep
the right and left hand side bearing assemblies
separate to maintain inner and outer race
combinations.
8. Remove side bearing, using remover
5–8840–0013–0, 5–8840–0014–0 and adapter
9–8521–1743–0.
415RW023
9. Remove adjust shim, note the thickness and position
of the shims removed.
10. Remove the flange nut using holding wrench
5–8840–2157–0 after raising up its staked parts
completely.
425RW047
11. Remove flange.