wheel bolt torque OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Workshop Manual

DIFFERENTIAL (REAR 220mm)
4A2A–5
8. Disconnect the ABS connectors (1) and remove the
brackets (2) attached to the frame and center link
(ABS model only).
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9. Loosen the brake tube flare nut, remove the clip and
take out the brake tube.
10. Remove the shock absorber fixing nut from the axle
housing.
11. Remove the stabilizer linkage mounting nut from the
axle housing.
12. Remove the lateral rod fixing nut from the axle
housing.
13. Remove the center link mounting bolt and nut from
the axle housing.
14. Remove the trailing link fixing bolt and nut from the
axle housing.
15. Jack down and remove the coil spring and insulator.
16. Axle housing assembly can be separated from the
vehicle on completion of steps 1 – 11.
17. Remove the brake caliper fixing bolt (3), loosen the
flare nut (1), release the clip (2) and take out the brake
caliper together with the flexible hose.
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18. Remove brake disc.
19. Remove antilock brake system speed sensor fixing
bolt and the clip and bracket on the axle housing
(ABS model only).
20. Remove the brake pipe clip and fixing bolt on the axle
housing and take out the brake pipe.
21. Remove the bearing holder fixing nut and take out the
axle shaft assembly, be sure not to damage the oil
seal by the spline of the shaft, Refer to Axle Shaft in
this section.
22. Remove differential assembly, refer to Differential
Assembly in this section.
Oil Seal Replacement
Remove the oil seal, carefully not to damage the housing,
and mount new oil seal using oil seal installer
5–8840–2294–0.
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Installation
1. Install differential assembly, refer to Differential
Assembly in this section.
2. Install axle shaft assembly then tighten the bearing
holder mounting nut to the specified torque. Be sure
not to damage the oil seal by the spline of the shaft.
Torque: 74Nꞏm (7.5kgꞏm/54lb ft)
3. Install brake pipe.
4. Connect antilock brake system (ABS) speed sensor
and harness, refer to 4–Wheel Anti–Lock Brake
System (ABS) in Brake section (ABS model only).
5. Install brake disc.
6. Install brake caliper. Refer to Disk Brakes in Brake
section.
7. Install axle housing assembly.
8. Install coil spring and insulator.
9. Install the trailing link fixing bolt and nut to the axle
housing. For the procedures in items 9–13, refer to
Suspension section.
10. Install the center link bolt and nut to the axle housing.

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–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.

5B–6ANTI–LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor and Associated Parts
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Legend
(1) Speed Sensor Connector
(2) Sensor Cable Fixing Bolt(3) Clip (11 pieces)
(4) Speed Sensor
(5) Sensor Fixing Bolt
Removal
1. Remove speed sensor connector.
2. Remove clip.
3. Remove sensor cable fixing bolt.
4. Remove sensor fixing bolt.
5. Remove speed sensor.
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Inspection and Repair
1. Check the speed sensor pole piece for presence of
foreign materials; remove any dirt, etc.2. Check the pole piece for damage, and replace the
speed sensor if necessary.
3. Check the speed sensor cable for a short or an open,
and replace with a new one if necessary. To check for
cable short or open, bend or stretch the cable while
checking for continuity.
4. Check the sensor ring for damage including tooth
chipping. If damaged replace the axle shaft assembly.
Refer to Front Hub and Disc in Drive Shaft System
section.
Installation
1. Install the speed sensor and take care not to hit the
speed sensor pole piece during installation.
2. Install the sensor fixing bolt and tighten it to the
specified torque.
Torque : 18 Nꞏm (1.8kgꞏm/13 lb ft)
3. Install the sensor cable fixing bolt and tighten it to the
specified torque.
Torque : 24 Nꞏm (2.4kgꞏm/18 lb ft)
NOTE: Confirm that the cable is not twisted when
connecting the speed sensor cable.
4. Install clip.
5. Install speed sensor connector.

6A–43
ENGINE MECHANICAL
6. Remove oil pump assembly.
Refer to removal procedure for Oil Pump in this
manual.
7. Remove cylinder body side bolts.
8. Remove oil gallery.
9. Remove flywheel.
10. Remove rear oil seal retainer.
Refer to removal procedure for Rear Oil Seal in this
manual.
11. Remove connecting rod caps.
12. Remove crankshaft main bearing caps.
13. Remove crankshaft and main bearings.
Installation
1. Install crankshaft and main bearings.
Install main bearing in the cylinder block and main
bearing cap respectively.
Apply new engine oil to upper and lower main
bearings.
NOTE:
Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.
Make sure that main bearings are in correct position.
Install crankshaft with care.
Apply engine oil to the thrust washer.
Install thrust washer on No.3 journal.
Oil grooves in thrust washer must face the
crankshaft.
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2. Install crankshaft main bearing caps.
Apply engine oil to the thread and seating surface of
each bearing cap fixing bolt.
NOTE:
Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.
Install bearing caps in the order of numbers, starting
with cylinder block front side.
Tighten main bearing fixing bolts to the specified
torque.
Torque : 39 Nꞏm (4.0 Kgꞏm/29 lb ft)
After tightening the bolts, make sure that the
crankshaft rotates smoothly.
3. Install connecting rod caps.
The cap number must be same as connecting rod
number.
Apply engine oil to the thread and seating surface of
each nut.
Tighten nuts to the specified torque.
Torque : 54 Nꞏm (5.5 Kgꞏm/40 lb ft)
After tightening the nuts, make sure that the
crankshaft rotates smoothly.
4. Install rear oil seal retainer.
Remove oil on cylinder block and retainer fitting
surface.
Apply sealant (TB1207B or equivalent) to retainer
fitting surface as shown in illustration.

6A–44
ENGINE MECHANICAL
The oil seal retainer must be installed within 5
minutes after sealant application before the sealant
hardens.
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Legend
(1) Around Bolt Holes
(2) Around Dowel Pin
Apply engine oil to oil seal lip and align a dowel pin
hole in the cylinder block with that in the retainer.
Tighten retainer fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque : 18 Nꞏm (1.8 Kgꞏm/13 lb ft)
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5. Install flywheel.
Clean tapped holes in the crankshaft.
Remove oil on crankshaft and flywheel fitting
surface.
NOTE:
Do not reuse the bolts.
Do not apply oil or thread lock to the bolts.
Tighten fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque : 54 Nꞏm (5.5 Kgꞏm/40 lb ft)
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6. Install oil gallery.
Clean contact surface of oil gallery and main
bearing cap.
Apply engine oil to oil gallery fixing bolts and tighten
the bolts in two steps, in the order shown in
illustration.
To r q u e :
1st step : 29 Nꞏm (3.0 Kgꞏm/21 lb ft)
2nd step : 55
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7. Install cylinder body side bolts and tighten bolts in
order to the specified torque.
Torque : 39 Nꞏm (4.0 Kgꞏm/29 lb ft)
NOTE: Do not apply the oil to the bolts.
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8. Install oil pump assembly.
Remove oil on cylinder block and oil pump mounting
surface.