wheel bolts OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Repair Manual

DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 244mm)
4A2B–27
2. Adjust the backlash between the side gear and
the pinion gear.
Backlash: 0.15 – 0.20 mm (0.006 – 0.008 in)
Thickness of thrust washers available
mm
0.800.901.001.101.201.30
in0.0310.0350.0390.0430.0470.051
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4. Install lock pin.
Install the lock pin using small drift.
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5. Install exciter ring (If equipped with rear wheel
antilock).
Press the exciter ring on the differential cage using
the ring gear as a pilot.
NOTE: Discard used exciter ring and install new one.
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6. Tighten the bolts in diagonal sequence as illustrated.
Torque: 127Nꞏm (13.0kgꞏm/94 lb ft)
NOTE: Discard used bolts and install new ones.
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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–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.
420RS008

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.
411RS005
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)
411RS003
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–18
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
17. Install oil seal by using installer 5–8840–2120–0 and
grip 5–8840–0007–0.
Apply grease (NLGI No.2 or equivalent) to the lip
portion.
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18. Install ABS sensor ring (if so equipped).
Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Torque:18Nꞏm (1.8kgꞏm/13lbft)
19. Install hub and disc assembly.
1. Apply grease in the hub.
2. 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)
20. Install hub nut.
1. Turn the place where there is a chamfer in the
tapped hole to the outer side, and attach the nut
by using wrench 5–8840–2117–0.
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Preload Adjustment
Tighten the hub nut to 29 Nꞏm (3.0 kgꞏm/22 lbꞏft),
then fully loosen the nut.
Tighten the hub nut to the value given below, using
a spring scale on the wheel pin.
Bearing Preload
New bearing and New oil seal:
20-25N (2-2.5 kg/4.4-5.5 lb)
Used bearing and New oil seal:
12-18N (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–19 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
21. 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, and 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, trun 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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22. Install body assembly.
Apply adhesive (LOCTITE 515 or equivalent) to
both joining faces.
Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Torque:59Nꞏm (6.0kgꞏm/43lbft)
23. Install snap ring and shim.
Adjust the clearance between the free wheeling hub
body and the snap ring.
Clearance:
0-0.3mm (0-0.012in)
Shims Available:
0.2mm, 0.3mm, 0.5mm, 1.0mm, (0.008in, 0.012in,
0.020in, 0.039in)
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24. Install cover assembly.
Align stopper nails (1) to grooves of body (2).
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25. Tighten the cover bolts to the specified torque.
Torque:12Nꞏm (1.2kgꞏm/104lbin)

4D2–15 TRANSFER CASE (TOD)
4. Apply a thin coat of grease to the seal ring of each
front and rear speed sensor, and mount the sensors
carefully.
5. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Torque : 5 Nꞏm (0.5 kgꞏm/43 lb in)
NOTE: Pay attention not to mount the front (or rear)
sensor to the rear (or front) sensor position.
6. Install the ball bearing (1) for the front output shaft as
flat as shown in the figure.
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7. Mount the coil assembly and tighten the nuts to the
specified torque.
Torque : 10 Nꞏm (1.0 kgꞏm/87 lb in)
8. Connect the terminal in the central connector.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage other terminals.
9. Install speed gear and tone wheel.
10. Mount the ball bearing (2) as flat as shown in the
figure.
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11. Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring to the
transfer cover assembly.NOTE: Securely install the snap ring to the groove of the
transfer cover assembly.