ad blue OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Repair Manual

4A2A–22
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 220mm)
17. Tighten the cap bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 108 Nꞏm (11.0kgꞏm/80 lb ft)
425RS036
1. Measure the amount of run–out of the ring gear at
its rear face.
Standard: 0.02 mm ( 0.001 in)
Limit: 0.05 mm ( 0.002 in)
425RS037
Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Check and Adjustment
1. Apply a thin coat of prussian blue or equivalent
to the faces of the 7–8 teeth of the ring gear.
Check the impression of contact on the ring
gear teeth and make necessary adjustment as
described in illustration if the contact is
abnormal.
425RS038
Legend
(1) Heel
(2) Toe
(3) Concave Side(Coast)
(4) Convex Side(Drive)

DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 244mm)
4A2B–23
16. Tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Torque:108Nꞏm (11.0kgꞏm/80 lb ft)
425RS036
Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Check and Adjustment
1. Apply a thin coat of Prussian blue or equivalent to the
faces of the 7–8 teeth of the ring gear. Check the
impression of contact on the ring gear teeth and make
necessary adjustment as described in illustration if
the contact is abnormal.
425RS038
Legend
(1) Heel
(2) Toe
(3) Concave Side(Coast)
(4) Convex Side(Drive)
425RS039

4B1–5 DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (SHIFT ON THE FLY)
4. If vacuum is not applicable as much as –400mmHg,
and if there is resistance on the intake side, replace
with a new check valve.
VSV Assembly
Inspect the vehicle side harness as follows:
412RS071
Legend
(1) Grey
(2) Blue
1. Remove connector.
2. Shift transfer lever to 2H and start the engine.
NOTE: Do not move the vehicle while inspection.
3. Make sure that there is continuity in the vehicle side of
harness. If there is no continuity, check transfer shift
switch and wiring.
Inspect both VSVs as follows:
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1. With battery not connected (Usual).
A–C:There is continuity
B:Closed
2. With battery connected
A – B:There is continuity
C:Closed
3. If 1) and 2) fail, replace with a new VSV.
Axle Position Switch
412RS048
1. With ball (1) being free
A – B:There is continuity
2. With ball forced into the switch
A – B:No continuity
3. If 1) and 2) fail, replace with a new switch.

4B1–34
DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (SHIFT ON THE FLY)
4. If vacuum is not applicable as much as –400mmHg,
and if there is resistance on the intake side, replace
with a new check valve.
VSV Assembly
Inspect the vehicle side harness as follows:
412RS071
Legend
(1) Grey
(2) Blue
1. Remove connector.
2. Shift transfer lever to 2H and start the engine.
NOTE: Do not move the vehicle while inspection.
3. Make sure that there is continuity in the vehicle side of
harness. If there is no continuity, check transfer shift
switch and wiring.
Inspect both VSVs as follows:
F04RS004
1. With battery not connected (Usual).
A–C:There is continuity
B:Closed
2. With battery connected
A – B:There is continuity
C:Closed
3. If 1) and 2) fail, replace with a new VSV.
Axle Position Switch
412RS048
1. With ball (1) being free
A – B:There is continuity
2. With ball forced into the switch
A – B:No continuity
3. If 1) and 2) fail, replace with a new switch.
Motor Actuator Assembly
Inspect the function of the motor actuator assembly as
follows:

4C–45 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Universal Joint Reassembly
1. Install spider to flange yoke. Be sure to install the
spider by aligning the setting marks made during
disassembly.
2. Apply a molybdenum–disulfide grease or a
multi–purpose type grease NLGI No. 2 to inside of the
bearing cap.
Grease Amount: Approx. 1.2 g (0.042 oz)
401RS011
3. Using either a mallet (or copper hammer) or a press,
install the needle roller bearing into the yoke so that
the snap ring can be installed in its groove.
CAUTION: The needle roller bearing cannot be
installed smoothly if it is set at an incorrect angle
with the flange and excessive hammering will
damage the needle roller bearing.
401RS012
4. Align setting marks (1) and join the yokes.
401RS028
5. Install snap ring.
NOTE: Discard used snap rings and install new ones.
When the bearing cap is in position, select and attach a
snap ring of suitable thickness so that the end play of the
spider pin is held within 0.1 mm (0.004 in).
Snap ring thickness and Identification color
1.5 mm (0.059 in); Blue
1.53 mm (0.060 in); White
1.59 mm (0.063 in); Yellow
1.62 mm (0.064 in); Green
1.68 mm (0.066 in); Not colored
NOTE: Be sure to use snap rings of the same thickness
on both sides.

4C–53 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Play in Universal Joint
Limit: Less than 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
401RS010
Universal Joint Reassembly
1. Install spider to flange yoke. Be sure to install the
spider by aligning the setting marks made during
disassembly.
2. Before installing needle roller bearing, apply a
molybdenum–disulfide grease or a multi–purpose
type grease NLGI No. 2 to inside of the bearing cap.
Grease Amount: Approx. 1.2 g (0.042 oz)
401RS011
3. Using either a mallet (or copper hammer) or a press,
install the needle roller bearing into the yoke so that
the snap ring can be installed in its groove.
CAUTION: The needle roller bearing cannot be
installed smoothly if it is set at an incorrect angle
with the flange and excessive hammering will
damage the needle roller bearing.
401RS012
4. Align setting marks (1) and join the yokes.
NOTE: Assemble the spider and spline yoke so that their
grease fittings are arranged on the same side.
401RS028
5. Install snap ring.
NOTE: Discard used snap rings and install new ones.
When the bearing cap is in position, select and attach a
snap ring of suitable thickness so that the end play of the
spider pin is held within 0.1 mm (0.004 in).
Snap ring thickness and identification color
1.5 mm (0.059 in): Blue
1.545 mm (0.061 in): White
1.59 mm (0.063 in): Yellow
1.635 mm (0.064 in): Green
1.68 mm (0.066 in): Not colored
NOTE: Be sure to use snap rings of the same thickness
on both sides.

4D1–38
TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
3. Install the sub–gear (23) to the counter gear (22).
4. Install the belleville spring (24).
5. Install the spacer (25) and put the snap ring (29) on
the sub–gear (23).
6. Install the ball bearing (26), using a bench press.
7. Select a snap ring that will allow the minimum axial
play.
Clearance : 0–0.1 mm (0–0.004 in)
Snap ring availability:
ThicknessColor–coding
1.50 mm (0.059 in)White
1.55 mm (0.061 in)Yellow
1.60 mm (0.063 in)Blue
8. Use a pair of snap ring pliers to install the snap ring
(27) to the counter gear (22).
226RS170
226RS021
Sub–Gear (anti–lash plate) Preload
1. Hook a length of piano wire (4) over one of the
sub–gear (5) teeth.
2. Attach the other end of the piano wire (4) to a
spring balancer.
3. Measure the sub–gear preload.
Preload : 59–98 N (6.0–10kg/13–22 lb)
226RS075
9. Install ball bearing (21), using a bench press.
10. Install snap ring (20).
11. Install the counter gear assembly (28) to the transfer
case (1).
12. Use a pair of snap ring pliers to install the snap ring
(29) to the transfer case (1).
NOTE: The snap ring must be fully inserted into the
transfer case snap ring groove.
13. Use a bench press to install the ball bearing (4) to the
front output shaft (5).
262RS012

4D1–40
TRANSFER CASE (STANDARD TYPE)
21. Apply engine oil to the thrust surfaces of the sub–gear
(13), the belleville spring (14), and the spacer (15).
(M/T)
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22. Install the sub–gear (anti–lash plate) (13), belleville
spring (14), and spacer (15) to the front output gear
(11).(M/T)
23. Install the sub–gear snap ring (16). (M/T)
24. Use a bench press to install the needle bearing collar
(17) together with the front output gear, aligning inside
ring claw with block ring groove.
262RS014
25. Install ball bearing (18), using a bench press.26. Select a snap ring that will allow the minimum axial
play.
Clearance : 0–0.1 mm (0–0.004 in)
Snap ring availability:
Snap ring thicknessColor coding
1.55 mm (0.061 in)White
1.60 mm (0.063 in)Ye l l o w
1.65 mm (0.065 in)Blue
1.70 mm (0.067 in)Pink
1.75 mm (0.069 in)Green
1.80 mm (0.071 in)Brown
1.85 mm (0.073 in)Red
1.90 mm (0.075 in)Orange
262RS015
226RS021

6A–73
ENGINE MECHANICAL
1 Size
MarkMain Bearing
Bore DiameterCrank Shaft Main
Journal Diameter2 Size
Mark
Crank Shaft
Bearing
Size Mark
(Upper
Side)Crank Shaft
Bearing
Size Mark
(Lower
Side)
Oil Clearance
(Reference)
168.994-69.000
63.918-63.925
(2.5165-2.5167)2BlueBlue0.030-0.049
(0.0012-0.0019)
1(2.7163-2.7165)63.926-63.933
(2.5168-2.5170)1
BrownBrown
0.028-0.047
(0.0011-0.0019)
268.987-68.993
63.918-63.925
(2.5165-2.5167)2
BrownBrown0.029-0.048
(0.0011-0.0019)
2(2.7160-2.7163)63.926-63.933
(2.5168-2.5170)1
GreenGreen
0.027-0.046
(0.0011-0.0018)
368.980-68.986
63.918-63.925
(2.5165-2.5167)2
GreenGreen0.028-0.047
(0.0011-0.0019)
3(2.7157-2.7160)63.926-63.933
(2.5168-2.5170)1Ye l l o wYe l l o w0.026-0.045
(0.0010-0.0018)
Reassembly
1. Crankshaft (12)
Install the main bearings to the cylinder block and
the main bearing caps.
Be sure that they are positioned correctly.
Apply new engine oil to the upper and lower main
bearing faces.
NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the main bearing back
faces.
015RS012
Carefully mount the crankshaft.
Apply engine oil to the thrust washer.
Assemble the thrust washer to the No.3 bearing
journal. The oil grooves must face the crankshaft.
015RS013
2. Rear oil seal (10)
Remove the oil from the cylinder block and the
retainer mounting surface.
Apply sealant (TB–1207B or equivalent) to the
retainer mounting surface, following the pattern
shown in the illustration.
The retainer must be installed within 5 minutes after
sealant application befor the sealant hardens.

6D1–2
ENGINE ELECTRICAL
Battery
General Description
There are six battery fluid caps on top of the battery.
These are covered by a paper label.
The battery is completely sealed except for the six small
vent holes on the side. These vent holes permit the
escape of small amounts of gas generated by the battery.
This type of battery has the following advantages over
conventional batteries:
1. There is no need to add water during the entire
service life of the battery.
2. The battery protects itself against overcharging.
The battery will refuse to accept an extensive charge.
(A conventional battery will accept an excessive
charge, resulting in gassing and loss of battery fluid.)
3. The battery is much less vulnerable to self discharge
than a conventional type battery.
Diagnosis
1. Visual Inspection
Inspect the battery for obvious physical damage, such as
a cracked or broken case, which would permit electrolyte
loss.
Replace the battery if obvious physical damage is
discovered during inspection.
Check for any other physical damage and correct it as
necessary.
2. Hydrometer Check
There is a built–in hydrometer (Charge test indicator(1))
at the top of the battery. It is designed to be used during
diagnostic procedures.
Before trying to read the hydrometer, carefully clean the
upper battery surface.
If your work area is poorly lit, additional light may be
necessary to read the hydrometer.
a. BLUE RING OR DOT VISIBLE(5) – Go to Step 4.
b . B L U E R I N G O R D O T N O T V I S I B L E ( 4 ) – G o t o S t e p
3.
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3. Fluid Level Check
The fluid level should be between the upper level line(2)
and lower level line(3) on side of battery.
a. CORRECT FLUID LEVEL – Charge the battery.
b. BELOW LOWER LEVEL – Replace battery.
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4. Voltage Check
1. Put voltmeter test leads to battery terminals.
a. VOLTAGE IS 12.4V OR ABOVE – Go to Step 5.
b. VOLTAGE IS UNDER 12.4V – Go to procedure (2)
below.
2. Determine fast charge amperage from specification.
(See Main Data and Specifications in this section).
Fast charge battery for 30 minutes at amperage rate
no higher than specified value.
Take voltage and amperage readings after charge.
a. VOLTAGE IS ABOVE 16V AT BELOW 1/3 OF
AMPERAGE RATE – Replace battery.
b. VOLTAGE IS ABOVE 16V AT ABOVE 1/3 OF
AMPERAGE RATE – Drop charging voltage to
15V and charge for 10 – 15 hours. Then go to Step
5.
c. VOLTAGE IS BETWEEN 12V AND 16V –
Continue charging at the same rate for an
additional 3–1/2 hours. Then go to Step 5.
d. VOLTAGE BELOW 12V – Replace Battery.
5. Load Test
1. Connect a voltmeter and a battery load tester across
the battery terminals.
2. Apply 300 ampere load for 15 seconds to remove
surface charge from the battery. Remove load.
3. Wait 15 seconds to let battery recover. Then apply
specified load from specifications (See Main Data
and Specifications in this section).
Read voltage after 15 seconds, then remove load.