OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Workshop Manual

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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4C–6
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Axle Shaft Run–out
Limit: 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
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Axle Shaft Flange Run–out
Limit: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
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Oil Seal Replacement
Remove the oil seal carefully not to damage the bearing
holder bore .
When installing, use oil seal installer 5–8840–2310–0.
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Installation
1. Install wheel pin.
2. Install back plate.
3. Install bearing holder.
4. Install bearing.
5. Install retainer by using a bearing installer
5–8840–2296–0, press fit together with the bearing.
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6. Install snap ring.
7. Install axle shaft assembly.
NOTE: Be sure not to damage the oil seal.
8. Tighten the bearing holder mounting nut to the
specified torque.
Torque: 74Nꞏm (7.5kgꞏm/54 Ib ft)

4C–7 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
9. Fix the parking brake cable mounting bolt (Behind the
back plate).
10. Install parking brake assembly, refer to Parking
Brakes in Brake section.
11. Install antilock brake system sensor (if so equipped).
12. Install brake disc.
13. Install brake caliper, refer to Disk Brakes in Brake
section.

4C–8
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Special Tools
ILLUSTRATIONTOOL NO.
TOOL NAME
5–8840–0079–0
(J–6627–A)
Wheel pin remover
5–8840–2295–0
(J–39211)
Remover; Axle shaft
bearing
5–8840–2296–0
(J–39212)
Installer; Axle shaft
bearing
5–8840–2310–0
(J–39379)
Installer; Outer axle seal

4C–9 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Front Hub and Disc (with Shift on the Fly)
Disassembled View
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Legend
(1) Bolt
(2) Cap
(3) Snap Ring and Shim
(4) Hub Flange
(5) Lock Washer and Lock Screw
(6) Hub Nut(7) Outer Bearing
(8) Bolt
(9) Hub and Disc Assembly
(10) Wheel Pin
(11) ABS Sensor Ring (If equipped)
(12) Inner Bearing
(13) Oil Seal
Disassembly
1. Before disassembly, select the 2WD position.
2. Jack up the front of vehicle and support frame with
jack stands.3. Remove the disc brake caliper assembly and hang it
on the frame with wires. Refer to Front Disc Brake
Caliper Assembly in Brakes section.
4. Remove bolt.
5. Remove cap.
6. Remove snap ring and shim.
7. Remove hub flange.

4C–10
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
8. Remove lock washer and lock screw.
9. Use wrench 5–8840–2117–0, remove hub nut.
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10. Remove hub and disc assembly.
11. Remove ABS sensor ring (If equipped).
12. Remove outer bearing.
13. Remove oil seal.
14. Remove inner bearing.
15. Remove bolt , if necessary, replace the wheel pin in
the following manner.
Apply a scribe mark(1) to disc to hub.
Clamp the hub and disc assembly in a vise, using
protective pads. Remove the 6 disc–to–hub
retaining bolts.
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Place hub on a suitable work surface and remove
the studs by using a hammer.
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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:
Hub
Hub bearing oil seal
Knuckle spindle
Disc
Caliper
Shift on the fly system parts (Cap, Hub flange, Shim,
Snap ring)
ABS sensor ring (If equipped)
For inspection and servicing of disc caliper and related
parts, refer to Brakes section.

4C–11 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Reassembly
1. Install wheel pin.
Place the hub on a wood workbench or a block of
wood approx. 6” by 6” to protect the wheel stud
ends and threads.
Insert a wheel stud using a hammer.
Be sure the wheel stud is started squarely and
seats completely.
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2. Align scribe marks(1) and attach the hub to the disc,
then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 103 Nꞏm (10.5 kgꞏm/76 lb ft)
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3. Use installer 5–8840–2119–0 and grip
5–8840–0007–0, then install the inner bearing by
driving it into the hub.
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4. Use installer 5–8840–2118–0 and grip
5–8840–0007–0, then install the outer bearing by
driving it into the hub.
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4C–12
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
5. Apply grease (NLGI No.2 or equivalent) to the lip
portion, then install oil seal by using installer
5–8840–2120–0 and grip 5–8840–0007–0.
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6. Install ABS sensor ring, then tighten the bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 18 Nꞏm (1.8 kgꞏm/13 lb ft)
7. Install hub and disc assembly.
Apply grease in the hub.
Apply wheel bearing type grease NLGI No. 2 or
equivalent to the outer and inner bearing.
Grease Amount
Hub: 35 g (1.23 oz)
Outer bearing: 10 g (0.35 oz)
Inner bearing: 15 g (0.53 oz)
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Legend
(1) Inner Bearing
(2) Hub
(3) Outer Bearing
8. Install hub nut. Turn the place where there is a
chamfer in the tapped hole to the outer side, then
attach the nut by using front hub nut wrench
5–8840–2117–0.
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Preload Adjustment
1. Tighten the hub nut to 29 Nꞏm (3.0 kgꞏm/22 lb ft),
then fully loosen the nut.
2. Tighten the hub nut to the value given below,
using a spring scale on the wheel pin.
New bearing and New oil seal
Bearing Preload: 20 – 25 N (2.0–2.5 kg/4.4 –
5.5 lb)
Used bearing and New oil seal
Bearing Preload: 12 – 18 N (1.2–1.8 kg/2.6 –
4.0 lb)
If the measured bearing preload is outside the
specifications, adjust it by loosening or tightening the
bearing nut.
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4C–13 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
9. Install lock washer and lock screw in the following
manner.
Turn the side with larger diameter of the tapered
bore to the vehicle outer side, then attach the
washer.
If the bolt holes in the lock plate are not aligned with
the corresponding holes in the nut, reverse the lock
plate.
If the bolt holes are still out of alignment, turn in the
nut just enough to obtain alignment.
Screw is to be fastened tightly so its head may
come lower than the surface of the washer.
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10. Apply adhesive (LOCTITE 515 or equivalent) to both
joining flange faces then install hub flange.
11. Install snap ring and shim.
Adjust the clearance between the free wheeling hub
body and the snap ring.
Clearance: 0 mm–0.3 mm (0 in–0.012 in)
Shims Available: 0.2 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm,
1.0 mm (0.008 in, 0.012 in, 0.020 in, 0.039 in)
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12. Install hub cap.
13. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 59 Nꞏm (6.0 kgꞏm/43 lb ft)

4C–14
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Front Hub and Disc with Manual Locking Hub
Disassembled View
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Legend
(1) Bolt
(2) Cover Assembly
(3) Gasket
(4) Knob
(5) X–ring
(6) Detent Ball and Spring
(7) Snap Ring
(8) Clutch Assembly
(9) Compression Spring
(10) Follower
(11) Retaining Spring
(12) Snap Ring and Shim(13) Body Assembly
(14) Inner Assembly
(15) Spacer
(16) Ring
(17) Snap Ring
(18) Snap Ring
(19) Lock Washer and Lock Screw
(20) Hub Nut
(21) Hub and Disc Assembly
(22) Outer Bearing Outer Race
(23) ABS Sensor Ring (if so equipped)
(24) Inner Bearing Outer Race
(25) Oil Seal
Disassembly
1. Before disassembly, jack up the front of vehicle and
support frame with jack stands.2. Remove the disc brake caliper assembly and hang it
on the frame with wires. Refer to Front Disk Brake
Caliper Assembly in Brakes section.