OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Workshop Manual

4A1–21 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
Differential Cage Assembly
Disassembled View
415RS015
Legend
(1) Pinion Gear
(2) Thrust Washer
(3) Side Gear
(4) Cross Pin(5) Ring Gear
(6) Bolt
(7) Differential Cage
(8) Lock Pin
Disassembly
1. Remove bolt.
2. Remove ring gear.
3. Remove lock pin, break staking on the lock pin, using
a 5 mm (0.20 in) diameter drill.
425RS042

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 4A1–22
4. Remove the cross pin, using a soft metal rod and a
hammer.
425RS043
5. Remove pinion gear.
6. Remove side gear.
7. Remove thrust washer.
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. Ring gear, pinion gear
2. Bearing
3. Side gear, pinion gear, cross pin
4. Differential cage, carrier
5. Thrust washer
6. Oil seal
Ring gear replacement:
1. The ring gear should always be replaced with the
drive pinion as a set.
2. Clean the ring gear threaded holes to remove the
locking agent.
3. When installing the ring gear, apply LOCTITE 271 or
equivalent to all the threaded area and half of the
unthreaded area of the bolt.
4. Discard used bolts and install new ones.
Torque: 108 Nꞏm (11kgꞏm/80 lb ft)5. Tighten the fixing bolts in a diagonal sequence as
illustrated.
415RS016
Clearance between the differential pinion
and the cross pin measurement:
Standard: 0.06 – 0.12 mm (0.002–0.005 in)
Limit: 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
425RS045

4A1–23 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
Clearance between the side gear and the
differential box:
Standard: 0.03–0.10 mm (0.001–0.004 in)
Limit: 0.15 mm(0.006 in)
425RS046
Legend
(1) Side Gear
(2) Differential Box
Play in splines between the side gear and
the axle shaft:
Standard: 0.08–0.36 mm(0.003 –0.014 in)
Limit:0.5m (0.02 in)
425RS047
Reassembly
1. Install thrust washer.
2. Install side gear.
3. Install the pinion gear by engaging it with the side
gears while turning both pinion gears simultaneously
in the same direction.
425RS048
4. Install cross pin.
1. Be sure to install the cross pin so that it is in
alignment with the lock pin hole in the differential
cage.
425RS049
2. Adjust the backlash between the side gear and
the pinion gear.
Backlash:0.03 – 0.08 mm (0.001– 0.003 in)

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 4A1–24
Thickness of thrust washers available:
1.00 mm, 1.05 mm, 1.10 mm (0.039 in, 0.041 in,
0.043 in)
425RS050
5. Install lock pin. After lock pin installation, stake the
cage to secure the lock pin.
425RS051
Legend
(1) Staked Portion
(2) Lock Pin
6. Clean the ring gear threaded holes to remove the
locking agent. When installing the ring gear, apply
LOCTITE 271 or equivalent to all the threaded area
and half of the unthreaded area of the bolt.7. Tighten the bolts in diagonal sequence as illustrated.
Torque: 108 Nꞏm (11kgꞏm/80 lb ft)
NOTE: Discard used bolts and install new ones.
415RS016

4A1–25 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
Main Data and Specifications
General Specifications
Axle tube TypeIt consists of the duct, a cast iron housing and the axle
tube.
Gear typeHypoid
Gear ratio(to 1)4.100(6VE1)
4.300(4JX1, 6VE1)
4.555(4JG2–TC, 6VD1)
4.777(4JG2)
Differential typeTwo pinion
Oil capacityliter (Imp qt/US
qt)1.4 (1.2/1.5) (Differential)
0.12 (0.11/0.13) (Actuator Housing: Shift on the fly)
Type of lubricant75W–90 GL–5 (Multi grade type)
Refer to General Information
Axle shaft typeConstant velocity joint
(Birfield joint type and double offset joint)

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 4A1–26
Torque Specifications
E04RW014

4A1–27 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
E04RW015

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 4A1–28
Special Tools
ILLUSTRATIONTOOL NO.
TOOL NAME
5–8840–2157–0
(J–37221)
Holder; Pinion flange
9–8522–1275–0
(J–24250)
Installer; Oil seal
5–8840–0275–0
(J–37264)
Differential holding
fixture
(Use with
5–8840–0003–0 base)
5–8840–0003–0
(J–3289–20)
Holding fixture base
5–8840–0013–0
5–8840–0014–0
(J–22888)
Puller; Side bearing
9–8521–1743–0
(J–8107–2)
Adapter; Side bearing
plug
ILLUSTRATIONTOOL NO.
TOOL NAME
5–8840–0015–0
(J–22912–01)
Separator
9–8522–1141–0
(J–24256)
Installer; Outer bearing
outer race
5–8840–0007–0
(J–8092)
Driver handle
9–8522–1274–0
(J–24252)
Installer; Inner bearing
outer race
5–8840–2085–0
(J–21777–42)
Pilot
5–8840–2089–0
(J–23597–9)
Nut and bolt

4A1–29 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
ILLUSTRATIONTOOL NO.
TOOL NAME
5–8840–2087–0
(J–23597–7)
Gauge plate
5–8840–0126–0
(J–8001)
Dial indicator
5–8840–2088–0
(J–23597–8)
Disc
5–8840–0128–0
(J–23597–1)
Arbor
9–8522–1165–0
(J–6133–01)
Installer; Pinion bearing
5–8840–2293–0
(J–39209)
Punch; End nut lock
ILLUSTRATIONTOOL NO.
TOOL NAME
9–8522–1164–0
(J–24244)
Installer; Side bearing
5–8840–2323–0
(J–39602)
Remover; Outer bearing

DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 220mm)
4A2A–1
DRIVELINE/AXLE
DIFFERENTIAL (Rear 220mm)
CONTENTS
Service Precaution 4A2A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description 4A2A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnosis 4A2A–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axle Housing 4A2A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axle Housing and Associated Parts 4A2A–4. . . . . .
Removal 4A2A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Seal Replacement 4A2A–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 4A2A–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axle Shaft 4A2A–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axle Shaft and Associated Parts 4A2A–6. . . . . . . . .
Removal 4A2A–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Repair 4A2A–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Seal Replacement 4A2A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 4A2A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pinion Oil Seal 4A2A–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pinion Oil Seal and Associated Parts 4A2A–9. . . . .
Removal 4A2A–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Repair 4A2A–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 4A2A–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Differential Assembly 4A2A–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential Assembly and Associated Parts 4A2A–11
Removal 4A2A–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 4A2A–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembled View 4A2A–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembly 4A2A–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reassembly 4A2A–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential Cage Assembly 4A2A–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembled View 4A2A–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembly 4A2A–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Repair 4A2A–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reassembly 4A2A–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Slip Differential 4A2A–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembled View 4A2A–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembly 4A2A–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Repair 4A2A–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reassembly 4A2A–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Data and Specifications 4A2A–35. . . . . . . . . . .
Special Tools 4A2A–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.