Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 1003

7A–36

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)

Transmission (With Transfer Case)

Transmission and Associated Parts

240RX012

Legend

(1) Skid Plate
(2) Transfer Protector
(3) Rear Propeller Shaft
(4) Front Propeller Shaft
(5) Center Exhaust Pipe
(6) Harness Heat Protector
(7) Rear Mount Nut
(8) Third Crossmember

(9) Transmission Oil Cooler Pipe

(10) Starter

(11) Under Cover

(12) Transfer Control Lever
(13) Select Cable
(14) Torque Converter Bolt (Non – reusable part)
(15) Engine-Transmission Bolt
(16) Transmission Assembly (With Transfer Case)

7A–37

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)

Removal

NOTE: Before remove transmission and transfer
assembly from vehicle, change the transfer mode to 2WD
using push button on dash panel.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove rear propeller shaft and front propeller shaft.

NOTE: Apply alignment marks on the flange at both front
and rear sides.

401RW008

401RW007

3. Remove transfer protector.
4. Remove center exhaust pipe.

150RX008

5. Remove fuel pipe bracket from the third

crossmember.

141RX004

7A–38

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)

141RY00007

240RW014

Fuel hose connector removal procedure
If removal of the fuel hose connector is required for
transmission servicing and/or replacement, follow the
steps below.

NOTE:

D

An O-ring is used as a seal between the fuel pipe and
the connector. Take care not to damage the contact
surfaces during the removal procedure. Do not allow
the serfaces to become contaminated with dirt or
other foreign material.

D

Perform the entire removal procedure with your
hands. Do not use tools.

1. Separating the connector and fuel pipe

1. Clean the fuel pipe and connector to remove

mud and other dirt.

2. Pull the black plastic piece toward the

connector. Hold the piece near the connector.
Pull the connector from the fuel pipe.

If the connector and fuel pipe are stuck togeth-
er, jiggle the connector back and forth to loosen
the connector. Do not yank the connector from
the fuel pipe.

141RY00002

141RY00003

7A–39

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)

3. Tie a vinyl bag around the connector and fuel

pipe to protect them from dirt.

141RY00004

2. Joining the connector and fuel hose

1. Remove the vinyl bags from the connector and

fuel hose. Check that the contact surfaces are
undamaged and free of dirt and other foreign
material. Clean if necessary.

2. Align the axis of the fuel pipe and connector.

Push the connector into the fuel pipe until a
distinct click is heard.

141RY00005

3. Gently pull on the connector to check that it is

securely latched.

141RY00006

6. Disconnect transmission harness connector and clip.

Connector : Adapter case, mode switch, main case,
magnetic sensor, transfer switch, 2–4 actuator and
car speed sensor.

7. Remove harness heat protector.

815RW002