Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 434

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

7B–9

24. Use clutch release bearing remover 5–8840–2291–0

to disconnect the clutch release bearing from the
clutch pressure plate (6VD1).

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25. Pull the shift fork toward the transmission to press the

clutch release bearing against the clutch pressure
plate (6VD1).

26. Insert the clutch release bearing remover

5–8840–2291–0 between the wedge collar and the
release bearing (6VD1).

NOTE: Be sure not to insert the remover between the
wedge collar and the clutch.

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7B–10

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

27. Turn the remover to separate the release bearing

(6VD1).

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28. Remove the front skid plate and then remove one

right side bolt from the front (X22SE).

29. Remove transmission retaining nut and bolts(18).

Remove transmission(19) from the vehicle.

Installation

1. Apply a thin coat of molybdenum disulfide grease to

the top gear shaft spline.

2. Drain coolant and disconnect the lower heater pipe

from the hose on the back of the engine at right side
(X22SE).

3. Turn the heater pipe assembly backward not to

interfere with the transmission (X22SE).

4. Disconnect fuel pipes from hoses at the front side of

the transmission (X22SE).

5. Slowly operate the transmission jack until the front of

transmission is aligned with the rear of the engine.
The slope of the engine and the transmission must be
the same.

6. Align the top gear shaft spline with the clutch driven

plate spline.

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7. Install the transmission to the engine.
8. Connect the heater pipe with the hose (X22SE).

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

7B–11

9. Tighten the transmission nut and bolts as shown in

the figure.

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7B–12

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10. Connect the fuel pipes with the hoses (X22SE).

11. Apply a force of 59 – 78 N (6.0 – 8.0 kg/

13.2 – 17.6 lb) to the tip of the shift fork in the
direction of the transmission to engage the clutch
pressure plate and release bearing (6VD1).

NOTE: A click sound is heard when the release bearing
and the tip of the diaphragm spring engage each other.
Check to see if they are securely engaged by pushing the
tip of the shift fork toward the engine side while applying
a force of about 25 N (2.5 kg/5.5 lb).  If the shift fork will
not move, then they are securely engaged (6VD1).

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