Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 1299

4A1–22

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)

Clearance between the side gear and the 
differential box:

Standard: 0.03 - 0.10 mm (0.001 - 0.004 in)

Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in)

425RS046

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Play in splines between the side gear and 
the axle shaft:

Standard: 0.08 - 0.36 mm (0.003 - 0.014 in)

Limit: 0.5 mm (0.02 in)

425RS047

Reassembly

1. Install thrust washer.

2. Install side gear.

3. Install the pinion gear with thrust washer by 

engaging it with the side gears while turning both 
pinion gears simultaneously in the same direction.

425RS048

4. Install cross pin.

1. Be sure to install the cross pin so that it is in 

alignment with the lock pin hole in the differential 
cage.

425RS049

(1) Side Gear
(2) Differential Box

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DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)

4A1–23

2. Adjust the backlash between the side gear and 

the pinion gear.
Backlash: 0.03 - 0.08 mm (0.001 - 0.003 in)
Thickness of thrust washers available:
1.00mm, 1.05 mm, 1.10mm(0.039in, 0.041 in, 
0.043in)

425RS050

5. Install lock pin. After lock pin installation, stake the 

cage to secure the lock pin.

425RS051

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6.  Clean the ring gear threaded holes to remove the 

locking agent. When installing the ring gear, apply 
LOCTITE 271 or equivalent to all the threaded area 
and half of the unthreaded area of the bolt.

7. Tighten the bolts in diagonal sequence as 

illustrated.

Torque:108N·m(11.0kg·m/80lbft)

NOTE:  Discard used bolts and install new ones.

415RS016

(1) Staked Portion
(2) Lock Pin

SECTION

4A1–24

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)

Main Data and Specifications

General Specifications

Axle tube Type

It consists of the duct, a cast iron housing and the axle 

tube.

Gear type

Hypoid

Gear ratio

(to 1)

4.100 (6VD1 with A/T)

4.300 (6VD1 with M/T)

Differential type

Two pinion

Oil capacity

liter (US qt)

1.25 (1.32) (Differential)

0.12 (0.13) (Actuator Housing: Shift on the fly)

Type of lubricant

GL–5 (75W–90)

Axle shaft type

Constant velocity joint (Birfield joint type and double offset 

joint)

Hub locking Type

Rigid

SECTION

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)

4A1–25

Torque Specifications

412R100002

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